An overview of Head and Neck Cancers

Cancers occurring in the head and neck due to uncontrolled, abnormal proliferation of the cells are called head and neck cancers. These head and neck cancers occur in the squamous cells lining the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck. Hence, they are otherwise also called as squamous cell carcinomas. Head and neck cancers do not include the brain and the eye cancers.

What are the different types of head and neck cancer? The different types of head and neck cancers are,

• Mouth cancer or oral cancer

• Oropharyngeal cancer

• Laryngeal cancer

• Nasopharyngeal cancer

• Nasal cavity cancer

• Paranasal sinus cancer

• Salivary gland cancer

• Tonsil cancer

What are the causes of Head and Neck cancers? The exact causes of head and neck cancers aren’t known yet. However, there are several risk factors that increases a person’s risk of developing head and neck cancers. These risk factors include the following,

• Consumption of tobacco

• Alcohol consumption

• Having Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection

• Having Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

• Exposure to radiation

• Excessive inhalation of wood dust

• Exposure to asbestos and synthetic fibers from industries

• Poor oral and dental health

• Having Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Having a weak immunity

• Having laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)

• Poor Dietary choices

There are several symptoms that may indicate head and neck cancer. Some of the symptoms of head and neck cancers include the following, Pain in the face and neck, unexplained loss of weight, trouble in speaking and swallowing, unusual bleeding in the mouth, formation of a lump in the head or neck that may or may not be painful, forming of red or white patches in the mouth, and headache.

Head And Neck Cancer Treatments? The different types of treatment approaches used to treat head and neck cancer include, surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

Daxotel 20mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication that is used for treating head and neck cancers. It contains the active ingredient docetaxel which works by inhibiting microtubule structure in the cancer cells. Microtubule structures helps the cancer cells in dividing and multiplying. Inhibition of these structures will slow down the growth of cancer cells.

Daxotel 20mg Injection is contraindicated in patients with a very low number of white blood cells or severe liver diseases. effective birth control is to be used during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose.