Head and neck cancer is a group of cancers that starts in the mouth, nose, throat, larynx, sinuses, or salivary glands . Symptoms may include a lump or sore that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, trouble swallowing , or a change in voice . Head and neck cancer in India have a distinct demographic profile and family history . They are emerging as major public health problems, which are lifestyle related and have a lengthy latent period.
Disease knowhow Epithelial carcinomas of the head and neck arise from the mucosal surfaces in the head and neck area and are typically squamous cells in origin. This category includes tumors of the paranasal sinuses, the oral cavity, and the nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx . Overall, 57.5% of global head and neck cancers occur in Asia, especially in India. These types of cancers account for 30% of all cancers, and 60 to…
