Throat Cancer Information

[kenevertang]

Hello people, my Name is Ken, I am an IB student of ACS international in Singapore and Today I would like to Share with you all information regarding Throat Cancer, What are the symptoms and how could you treat them.

What is Cancer?
Generally, Cancer Could be defined as an Uncontrolled Cell division. it is Where cells cant Control their Multiplication and they keep on Multiplying Rapidly everytime.
hence They compile together and create a small Lump Called "Tumour" as a result of their Rapid multiplication. Cancer is caused because of Mutation that has occured in the body. Mutation are Caused Mainly by Mutagens Which triggers the uncontrolled cell division which are
usually found in Tobaco(smoking), Radiation light and other sources.
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What is Throat Cancer?

Throat cancer is a condition where cancer affects the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat.



Symptoms of throat cancer may include:

* A sore throat that does not go away
* Cough
* Pain or difficulty swallowing
* Weight loss for no known reason
* Ear pain
* A lump in the back of the mouth, throat or neck
* Advanced tumors may invade the voice box, causing hoarseness or breathing difficulty
* Bleeding from the throat or blood-tinged sputum

Risk factors for developing throat cancer may include:

* Smoking tobacco
* Heavy alcohol use
* A diet low in fruits and vegetables
* Drinking maté, a stimulant drink common in South America
* Chewing betel quid, a stimulant commonly used in parts of Asia
* Being infected with human papillomavirus (HPV).




Can Throat Cancer be Treated Well?
Yes. Treatment is aimed at destruction of the cancer cells and prevention of spread of the cancer to other parts of the body.

Some common treatment options are surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

If the tumor that contains the cancer cells is small, either surgery or radiation therapy alone can be used to eliminate the tumor. If the tumor is not small, or has spread to lymph nodes in the neck, a more aggressive treatment of radiation and chemotherapy is often needed.

In some cases, surgery is needed to remove the tumor and vocal cords is necessary. If the vocal cords are removed, artificial vocal cords may be implanted into the throat.

[Meow-meow]

Hi Ken, the info is useful! Thanks!

[CGSS]

I found some information on throat cancer too. Here, have a look.
Source : http://www.mamashealth.com/cancer/throat.asp

What is Throat Cancer?

Throat cancer is a condition where cancer affects the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat.

Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases. Cancer affects the body's basic unit, the cell. Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and keep dividing and forming more cells without control or order.

What Causes Throat Cancer?

Throat cancers is often caused by excessive tobacco use and/or excessive alcohol use.

Symptoms of Throat Cancer

The most common symptoms of throat cancer are:

Hoarseness that does not resolve in 1 to 2 weeks
Sore throat that does not resolve in 1 to 2 weeks, even with antibiotics
Neck pain
Difficulty swallowing
Swelling in the neck
Unintentional weight loss
Unexplained cough
Coughing up blood
Abnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds
How is Throat Cancer Diagnosed?

If your doctor believes you may have throat cancer, he will order a series of tests. A laryngoscopy will be conducted. A laryngoscopy is an examination by use of a tube with a small lighted camera. A cranial CT scan and/or cranial MRI may also be conducted. These tests will help determine if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the neck.

Your doctor may also conduct a biopsy to analyze tissues that may be cancerous. A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination. Biopsies are used to help diagnose disease.

Can Throat Cancer be Treated?

Yes. Treatment is aimed at destruction of the cancer cells and prevention of spread of the cancer to other parts of the body.

Some common treatment options are surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

If the tumor that contains the cancer cells is small, either surgery or radiation therapy alone can be used to eliminate the tumor. If the tumor is not small, or has spread to lymph nodes in the neck, a more aggressive treatment of radiation and chemotherapy is often needed.

In some cases, surgery is needed to remove the tumor and vocal cords is necessary. If the vocal cords are removed, artificial vocal cords may be implanted into the throat.

Complications of Throat Cancer

Some common complications of throat cancer are:

Airway obstruction
Loss of voice and speaking ability
Disfigurement of the neck or face
Hardening of the skin of the neck
Difficulty swallowing
Spread of the cancer to other body areas
Can Throat Cancer be Prevented?

One of the bests ways to reduce your risk of developing throat cancer is to minimize or avoid smoking and excess alcohol use.