{"id":137,"date":"2022-01-06T21:41:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negaent.fm1.dev\/ent\/head-neck-cancer\/"},"modified":"2022-12-09T13:15:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T18:15:07","slug":"head-neck-cancer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/head-neck-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Head &#038; Neck Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is head and neck cancer?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Head and neck cancers are those that grow in and around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses and mouth. The majority of these cancers are squamous cell carcinomas that form in the cells lining the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck. They often spread to the lymph nodes, but are highly curable if discovered early.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How are head and neck cancers classified?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Head and neck cancers are classified according to the area in the body where they form. Larynx, also known as the voicebox, is a tube-shaped organ in the neck containing the vocal cords. It helps us speak, swallow, and breathe. Oral cavity includes the lips, tongue, gums, and mouth. Salivary glands produce saliva to keep food moist and help break it down. Pharynx is a hollow tube that begins behind the nose and leads to the esophagus and trachea. 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Other risk factors include exposure to industrial toxins (e.g., wood dust, paint fumes), dietary factors, human papillomavirus, Epstein-Barr virus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), asbestos exposure and radiation.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the symptoms of head and neck cancer?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Symptoms of head and neck cancers are similar to those associated with other conditions and may seem harmless at first. Common signs include a lump or sore that doesn\u2019t heal, persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing and hoarseness.\nOther symptoms you may experience: bleeding from the mouth, swelling of the jaw, frequent congestion, sinus infections that don\u2019t respond to treatment, headaches, earaches, facial numbness or paralysis, enlarged lymph nodes and an unexplained loss of weight.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How are head and neck cancers treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Treatment depends upon several factors. The size and location of the tumor, its stage, and your age and health must all be taken into consideration. Our team at Northeast Georgia ENT will make a decision based on these unique factors. Options might include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy or a combination of the above.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx or voice box,<a href=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/ent\/sinus-and-nasal-disorders\/\">&nbsp;sinuses, nasal cavity<\/a>&nbsp;and saliva glands are collectively known as head and neck cancers. These cancers affect about 1 in every 10,000 people, which translates to 25 to 30 new head and neck cancer cases in the northeast Georgia area each year. It is most commonly seen in middle aged and older individuals who smoke or chew tobacco, but it can occur in all ages regardless of tobacco use. Alcohol consumption is an additional risk factor for developing oral, throat and larynx cancers in people who also use tobacco products.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/head-and-neck-cancer-evaluation-1536x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Female doctor examines the outside of a male patient's throat.\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/head-and-neck-cancer-evaluation-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/negaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/head-and-neck-cancer-evaluation-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/negaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/head-and-neck-cancer-evaluation-256x171.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/negaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/head-and-neck-cancer-evaluation.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head and Neck Cancer Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/negaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/head-neck-cancer-symptoms.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1528\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most common cancer type is squamous cell carcinoma since squamous cells form the lining of the nose, mouth, throat and larynx. Diagnosis can be difficult and is often delayed due to difficulty in examining the hidden areas of the nose and throat. There are common signs and symptoms, however, which could alert one to the presence of squamous cell cancer. These include a firm and growing neck mass, persistent hoarseness or trouble swallowing, persistent pain, a non-healing ulcer or sore in the mouth, and recurrent or persistent nose bleed with nasal obstruction. Cancers can also develop in the saliva glands. These usually present as a mass in the cheek or upper neck. They can also begin as a mass in minor salivary glands located in the mouth, throat and nose. There are no blood tests to diagnose head and neck cancers. Diagnosis is made by examination and biopsy&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head and Neck Cancer Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These cancers can be quite dangerous, but many can be cured. In general, patients with larger cancers with lymph node involvement at the time of diagnosis, have a poorer chance for cure than those with smaller cancers and no lymph node involvement.&nbsp;Therefore, early detection of these cancers is important.&nbsp;Treatment options consist of surgery, radiation, or a combination of surgery and radiation. Chemotherapy is often used in conjunction with radiation, but not as a primary treatment by itself. As with other cancers, many head and neck cancers could be prevented by not using tobacco products and not overindulging in alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p>\r\nCall Northeast Georgia ENT at <a href=\"tel:+17705364352\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(770) 536-4352<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx or voice box,&nbsp;sinuses, nasal cavity&nbsp;and saliva glands are collectively known as head and neck cancers. These cancers affect about 1 in every 10,000 people, which translates to 25 to 30 new head and neck cancer cases in the northeast Georgia area each year. 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