Head And Neck Cancer Symptoms

HEAD AND NECK CANCER

DESCRIPTION – cancer that are known collectively as head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck. These cancers are referred to as squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck

SYMPTOMS –

Swelling or sore

Red or white patch in the mouth

Lump, bump or mass in the head or neck area

Persistent sore throat

Foul mouth odor

Hoarseness in voice

Nasal congestion

Frequent nose bleeds

Difficulty in breathing

Double vision

Loosening of teeth

Fatigue

RISK FACTORS –

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Human papilloma virus

Prolonged sun exposure

Epstein-

barr

virus

Exposure to radiation

Poor oral and dental hygiene

DIAGNOSTIC TEST –

Naso

-pharyngo-laryngoscopy

Head MRI

CT of sinuses

CT of the head

Panoramic dental X-ray

Dental cone beam CT

PET/CT

Chest imaging