Oral cancer

Hair loss can be one of the most challenging side effects of cancer treatments to deal with for both men and women. Discuss with your doctor or nurse about your treatment plan and whether it may cause hair loss. Many cancer treatments damage both cancer and normal cells, resulting in hair loss. This includes the cells responsible for hair growth. Hair loss caused by cancer treatment is most often not permanent. It may affect all the hair on your body. Your hair regrows once therapy has been completed. The amount of hair loss depends on the type of cancer treatment, the dose of treatment, and how it is given. Hair may start falling out between seven to 21 days after you start your treatment if your treatment affects the hair. In radiation, hair loss will only occur in the area where radiation is administered. Only if the radiation is given to the head will one lose hair on the head. Radiation given to other areas of the body will not cause hair loss in the head. There is a small chance ...

Head and neck cancer refers to several types of cancers that affect the head and neck region of the body such as the mouth, throat, nose, salivary glands, and other locations of the head and neck. These cancers account for approximately 3% to 5% of all cancers in India. It is more common in men and in people above age 50. These cancers are very treatable if detected early and are easily preventable. Alcohol and tobacco use are the most common causes of head and neck cancer. To limit the risk of head and neck cancers, stop using tobacco products and limit the amount of alcohol and avoid indoor tanning. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is also an important risk factor for a few types of head and neck cancers. What are the signs and symptoms of head & neck cancer? The signs and symptoms of head & neck cancer are usually dependent on the cancer location. The common signs and symptoms are: Non-healing ulcers in the mouth or cheek Persistent sore throat Difficulty in swallowing Lumps in th...