Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer As the name suggests, these cancers affect the head and neck areas of the body. The peculiarity of these cancers is that they are easily preventable and highly treatable if caught early. The most common causes are Human papillomavirus (HPV) and alcohol and tobacco use.
Here’s more about these cancers and their treatment options. Oral, Head, and Neck Cancers These cancers involve: Salivary glands: These glands produce saliva to keep your mouth and throat moist Oral cavity: Tongue, the lining of lips and cheeks, gums, top and bottom of the mouth, and behind the wisdom teeth Nasal Cavity: The hollow space inside the nose Sinuses: The hollow spaces surrounding the nose Tonsils Ears Voicebox Throat Lymph nodes of the upper neck Causes And Risk Factor Two main substances that increase the risk of head and neck cancers include: Alcohol: Excessive and frequent…
