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Research Paper On Throat Cancer

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Throat cancer is anywhere found in the throat which is also called pharynx. The pharynx is a 5” tube that runs from the nose to your neck. The larynx, known as the voice box, is found at the front of the neck. The larynx and pharynx are the main places where then cancer forms. The head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) will be found in the mouth, nose, and throat; it can also be spread to the lymph nodes and lungs. HNSCC can be altered to the DNA in cells; HNSCC is the most common cancer worldwide. You could develop throat cancer in your later years, most people develop throat cancer around the year 65. You can develop throat cancer by smoking cigarettes, pipes, cigars. Also, the lack of fruits and vegetables, and excessive alcohol use can lead to throat cancer. …show more content…

I sign of diagnose of throat cancer is by the age and condition of your body. The way they can tell if you have throat cancer is by your HIV, urine, and blood. The symptoms that happen are hard to swallow, the changing of your voice, unexplainable weight loss, bleeding in the mouth or through the nose, and chronic coughing. Throat cancer is long term, the people who suffer with throat cancer will have cured 90% of their body if diagnosed early for others that were diagnosed early will have heeled there body up to 50% or 60%. For some people who have throat cancer the worst will have to relearn how to swallow and speak. Throat cancer treatments are Radiation therapy is where they shoot x-rays and protons to kill the cancer cells, they can use

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