What You Should Know About Throat Cancer
by Vaibhav Kumar Pragyan Institute of EducationThroat cancer occurs
when abnormal cells grow rapidly and divide uncontrollably in the throat.
Throat cancer means cancer develops in the larynx or vocal cords or tonsils.
The National Cancer Institute refers to cancer as pharyngeal cancer or
laryngeal cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, pharyngeal cancer
covers about 2.8% of all cancer cases while laryngeal cancer covers about 0.7%
of all cancer cases.
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Potential Symptoms of Throat Cancer
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Voice
change
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Unexplained
weight loss
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Difficulty
in swallowing
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Swollen
lymph nodes
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Ear pain,
wheezing, hoarseness, sore throat
·
Continuous
cough with blood
·
Continuous
need to clear your throat
Throat Cancer Treatment Cost In India
India, Israel, Turkey,
Germany & Spain offer high-quality laryngeal cancer treatment. These
countries have advanced technology and maintain international standards of
treatment. Let's have a look at the treatment costs of these countries. The
cost of laryngeal cancer surgery in Germany is Euro 15,000, in Spain is Euro
9,000, and in Israel is $10,900. India offers affordable packages of throat
cancer treatment compared to other countries. In India, the cost is approx.
$1,215( Rs. 100000).
Causes Of Throat Cancer
American Cancer
Society reported that high alcohol consumption and smoking lead to the
development of oropharyngeal cancer. People who don't drink and smoke may
develop laryngeal cancer. Moreover, a diet without fruits and vegetables may
cause throat cancer. People, who are exposed to asbestos, are more likely to
develop laryngeal cancer. The factors that may increase the risk of throat
cancer include high body weight, chewing betel quid and gutka, and having
certain types of HPV. Throat cancer develop generally after age 50.
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How To Prevent Throat Cancer
The top 10 best cancer
hospitals in India suggest that to prevent throat cancer, you must take the
following steps:
·
Avoid
smoking and high alcohol consumption
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Have a
nutrient-rich diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Avoid
sugars, added fats, and junk food.
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Do regular
exercise
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Get the
HPV vaccine to reduce HPV infection
As NCI reported
smoking and drinking both are responsible for throat cancer, and avoiding these
two will help you to prevent head and neck cancers.
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