Ear - Nose - Throat Centre:
The ear, nose, and throat, are essential organs that enable humans to hear, feel and smell. They are closely linked to one another, and so if any unusual system damage occurs to one of them it may spread to the others.
Cancer is the most dangerous disease that can affect the ear, nose and throat. It can be found in the mouth cavity, on the tongue, in the voice box, the nasal cavity or the salivary gland.
Diseases in ear, nose and throat can be detected by visual examination, and if quickly discovered they can be treated before they spread. Otherwise, if they remain undetected or misdiagnosed, they may spread widely and become incurable.
Symptoms you should check with the physicians:
Cancer is caused by a loss of equilibrium in the body, caused particularly by air pollution and by such stimulants as alcohol and nicotine, which directly affect and increase the risk of cancer cells occurring in the ear, throat and nose.
Primary symptoms to notice are a chronically stuffed nose, long-term of epistaxis, sore throat, a hoarse or rasping voice, or difficulty in swallowing. These symptoms can become increasingly severe. Moreover, if you notice a tumour, which may or may not accompany the symptoms, you should immediately consult your physician.
Risk Groups:
Statistically, cancer occurring in the head (ear, nose and throat) accounts for one-third of the disease’s occurrence. It is usually found in people who are over 40.
Men are more at risk in this area than women, as they tend to drink and smoke more. Those who wear false teeth that do not fit properly may develop a chronic wound on the gums, which over time could cause the growth of cancer cells.
Coordination in Treatments:
Treatment of cancer in the ear, nose and throat can be divided into 4 methods:
· Raditherapy
· Surgery
· Chemotherapy
· Combined Therapy (a combination of two or three of the above)
The clinic’s specialists will carefully consider and find the best methods for each patient, depending on the level of symptoms, the cancer cell’s features, and the physical and mental statement of the patient.
For effective treatment, patients should give up the high-risk factors causing cancer, such as drinking and smoking. If patients do not stop, there is a high possibility of the reoccurrence of cancer after treatment.
In cancer cases, physicians, patients and their relatives are all involved in determining the most suitable method of treatment.