Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer refers to several types of cancers that affect the head and neck areas of the body. Head and neck cancer is more common in men and one of the most common cancers in India. These cancers are very treatable if caught early and are easily preventable. The most common causes of head and neck cancer are tobacco and alcohol use. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is also an important risk factor for some head and neck cancers. Dr Bhavna Parikh is Best Oncologist Doctor in Juhu, Vile Parle, Andheri

Symptoms

Head and neck cancer can be hard to diagnose, because symptoms are often mild and can mimic less serious conditions such as a cold or sore throat. These symptoms include:

• A mouth or tongue sore that does not heal.
• A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth.
• A persistent sore throat.
• Hoarseness.
• Swelling in the jaw, neck or side of the face. This may cause dentures to fit poorly.
• Frequent sinus infections that don’t respond to antibiotics.
• Neck pain that won't go away.
• Frequent headaches.
• Pain in the upper teeth.
• Bleeding through the nose or in the mouth, or blood in the saliva.
• Difficulty in swallowing. Dr Bhavna Parikh is Best Oncologist Doctor in Juhu, Vile Parle, Andheri.