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This article is expertly consulted by MSc Nguyen Huy Nhat - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang.Among the causes of sore throat, cough, hoarseness, there are benign causes such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, but there are also causes that need us to be more vigilant such as symptoms of throat cancer. So what is oropharyngeal cancer and how dangerous is it?
Nasopharyngeal cancer is cancerous tumors that develop in the throat, larynx, or tonsils.
1. Signs and symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer
Signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal cancer include: Cough, voice changes (hoarseness, indistinct), difficulty swallowing, ear pain, sore throat, weight loss, lumps or sores in the neck. pharynx, jaw angle...When we have the above signs, especially long-lasting symptoms, we should see a specialist to be screened for oropharyngeal cancer.
Một số dấu hiệu và triệu chứng của ung thư vòm họng
Nổi hạch góc hàm hay xung quanh cần cổ cũng là dấu hiệu của ung thư vòm họng
2. Who is at high risk for oropharyngeal cancer?
If someone in your family has this condition, your risk of getting oropharyngeal cancer is increased. Lifestyle factors such as: drinking alcohol, smoking, a sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (HPV), a diet lacking in fruit and vegetables, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD).3. How to diagnose nasopharyngeal cancer?
When there are signs of throat cancer, see your doctor. The doctor will perform a clinical examination, ask carefully the medical history, medical history and give appropriate laboratory tests to be able to confirm or rule out nasopharyngeal cancer. Techniques used to diagnose nasopharyngeal cancer include:Cytology: is a technique to remove cervical lymph node cells with a fine needle, then look under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. often. Biopsy: taking a sample of tissue from the nasopharynx for observation, this technique is more invasive but more accurate, is the gold standard to determine if you have oropharyngeal cancer. Other adjunctive techniques: CT, MRI, PET to determine whether the tumor has invaded, or has metastasized to other organs.
Sử dụng kỹ thuật PET/CT chẩn đoán ung thư vòm họng tại Vinmec
4. Can throat cancer be cured?
Usually, the survival prognosis of patients depends on the time of diagnosis of nasopharyngeal cancer, which is in the early stages, the earlier the disease is detected, the higher the 5-year survival prognosis.Therefore, when there are warning signs, we need to go to medical facilities soon to be screened, to identify the disease in order to have the right treatment at the most appropriate time.
In short, nasopharyngeal cancer is a dangerous disease with many vague symptoms, so when there are any warning signs such as: sore throat, bloody cough, hoarseness, ear pain, difficulty swallowing.. We need to see a doctor for timely advice and treatment.
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