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master-builder of human happiness.
The most common symptoms of head and neck cancer are swelling and a sore that doesn’t heal. Other symptoms include voice changes or hoarseness, a neck mass, a sore throat that doesn’t respond to an antibiotic, coughing up blood, trouble swallowing or breathing, a red or white patch in the mouth, frequent nose bleeds or unusual discharge, ear pain or trouble hearing, headaches and frequent coughing.
The five main types of head and neck cancer are classified according to the part of the body in which they develop:Laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancerNasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer Nasopharyngeal cancer Oral and oropharyngeal cancer Salivary cancer
Tobacco use is the biggest risk factor for head and neck cancer. In fact, an estimated 85 percent of head and neck cancers are linked to tobacco use, and 75 percent of head and neck cancers are associated with a combination of tobacco and alcohol use, though tobacco and alcohol use are not significant risk factors for salivary gland cancers. Other risk factors include age, gender, certain illnesses, sun exposure, etc.
Most head and neck cancers are treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted therapy, either alone or in combination.
The two most common treatment-related side effects for head and neck cancer are changes in voice and difficulty swallowing. Voice changes are typically caused by surgery to remove the vocal cords. Radiation therapy may also cause hoarseness. Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) may range from chronic dry mouth to an inability to swallow anything, including saliva.
Other common side effects of head and neck cancer treatment include hearing loss, difficulty chewing, decreased thyroid gland function, swelling of the mouth and throat area, facial disfigurement, changes in taste, loss of appetite, redness or skin irritation, dry mouth, thickened saliva, lymphedema, bone pain, nausea, fatigue, mouth sores and a sore throat.
