{"id":323,"date":"2020-01-20T11:05:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T19:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midvalleyentallergyandhearing.fm1.dev\/ent\/throat\/neck-throat-cancer\/"},"modified":"2020-07-15T16:41:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T23:41:20","slug":"neck-throat-cancer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/midvalleyentallergyandhearing.com\/ent\/neck-throat-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Neck & Throat Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Neck and throat cancers usually form in the squamous cells lining the inside of the mouth, nose, and throat. They are highly curable if detected early, and often respond well to surgery or radiation treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cancers in this region are classified according to where they are located in the body. They include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other types of cancers in close proximity, like brain tumors and thyroid cancer, behave very differently and are not considered cancers of the neck and throat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The majority of neck and throat cancers are caused by tobacco use; smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco both substantially increase your risk of cancer. Alcohol use, especially in people who also smoke, is another contributing factor. Exposure to industrial toxins, a diet high in red meats and processed foods, human papillomavirus (HPV), Epstein-Barr virus, and acid reflux can all add to your risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many symptoms of throat cancer are associated with other, less serious conditions, so don\u2019t worry needlessly if you experience some of these signs. Make an appointment with a doctor for a thorough exam and diagnosis if any of the following symptoms are persistent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor will attempt to rule out other, more common causes first. They will examine your throat with a lighted scope and likely order a biopsy if an abnormality is spotted. Imaging tests, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and PET scans, can help your doctor see how far your cancer has spread. Once diagnosed, the cancer will be assigned a stage (I-IV) that indicates its extent and helps determine which course of treatment to pursue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n