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Oropharyngeal cancer, [1] [2] [3] also known as oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and tonsil cancer, [1] is a disease in which abnormal cells with the potential to both grow locally and spread to other parts of the body are found in the oral cavity, in the tissue of the part of the throat that includes the base of the tongue, the tonsils, the soft palate, and the walls of the pharynx.
Other risk factors include poor maintenance of oral hygiene, a genetic predisposition leading to inclination towards development of throat cancer, immunocompromised states (such as post solid-organ transplant), and chronic exposure to agents such as asbestos and perchloroethylene in certain occupations, radiation therapy and dietary factors.
Head and neck cancer is a general term encompassing multiple cancers that can develop in the head and neck region. These include cancers of the mouth, tongue, gums and lips (oral cancer), voice box (), throat (nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, [1] hypopharyngeal), salivary glands, nose and sinuses.
Some people can have elevated levels of p16 but test negative for HPV and vice versa. This is known as discordant cancer. The 5-year survival for people who test positive for HPV and p16 is 81%, for discordant cancer it is 53 – 55%, and 40% for those who test negative for p16 and HPV. [208] [209]
Oral cancer, also known as oral cavity cancer, tongue cancer or mouth cancer, is a cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. [6] In the mouth, it most commonly starts as a painless red or white patch , that thickens, gets ulcerated and continues to grow.
Michael Douglas was recently in the news, not for a new movie premiere, but to reveal he had throat cancer caused by the human papillomavirus. This brought increased attention to the issue of ...
The symptoms of laryngeal cancer depend on the size and location of the tumour. Symptoms may include the following: [4] [5] Hoarseness or other voice changes; A lump in the neck; A sore throat or feeling that something is stuck in the throat; Persistent cough; Stridor - a high-pitched wheezing sound indicative of a narrowed or obstructed airway ...
Edward James Olmos opened up for the first time about his battle with throat cancer. The 76-year-old actor discussed his diagnosis and the road to recovery with radio host Mando Fresko on an ...