Yes! It Is Posible To Defeat Head & Neck Cancer

Oncology

Yes! It Is Posible To Defeat Head & Neck Cancer

Yes! It Is Posible To Defeat Head & Neck Cancer Aug 13, 2020

Head and neck cancer is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumors that develop in or around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, and mouth. These cancers begin when healthy cells are replaced by cancerous cells and grow out of control forming a mass called a tumor.

RISK FACTOR & PREVENTION:-

Avoid the use of all tobacco products (Gutka, Bidi, Khaini, Cigarette)
Avoiding Alcohol.
Maintaining proper oral hygiene and taking good care of dentures.
Healthy lifestyle (Balanced diet and Optimum weight).
Daily Exercise.

TEST AND INVESTIGATIONS:-

Physical examination including dental examination
Endoscopy
Biopsy
CT Scan
MRI Scan
PET Scan

TREATMENT OF HEAD AND NECK CANCERS:-

The main treatment options are:

Surgery
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy

TREATMENT OF HEAD AND NECK CANCERS:-

With the advent of newer techniques like IMRT, IGRT, and Rapid-Arc, we can precisely treat the cancer cells and spare the normal tissues so that we can have good tumor control and very few side effects. We have VARIAN TRILOGY at our centre which is very well capable of treating with all of these latest techniques. The combination of high-end techniques and clinical expertise makes our centre as per the international standards.