Lawrence Chow / ENT Doctor
Everything About Throat Cancer – Symptoms, Types, and Treatment
Everything About Throat Cancer – Symptoms, Types and Treatment
Throat cancer is a broad term that refers to all types of cancer occurring in the throat or pharynx, voice box or larynx, and the tonsils. In medical terminology, the throat begins at the very back of the nose and ends at the neck. Since the voice box is so near it is also regarded as a part of throat cancer.
Throat cancer may also affect the epiglottis, the flap of tissue sitting atop the larynx and functions to prevent food and liquids from entering the trachea. Throat cancer also affects the tonsils. Continue reading
Everything About Nasopharyngeal Cancer – Symptoms and Treatment
Everything About Nasopharyngeal Cancer – Symptoms and Treatment
The nasopharynx is the very beginning portion of the throat and is located right behind the nose. Nasopharyngeal cancer is one of the rarest forms of head and neck cancer and is also referred to as nasopharyngeal carcinoma or NPC.
To this date there is no direct reason why or how nasopharyngeal cancer occurs but scientists have linked its occurrence with the Epstein-Barr Virus or EBV. Just about everyone is infected with EBV but normally the immune systems help deal with this. It is when the infection gets out of control that scientists suspect nasopharyngeal cancer to arise. It is more prominent in males younger than 55 and is a higher risk for people who constantly consume alcohol and tobacco. Continue reading
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Treatment
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Treatment
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer is a very rare form of malignant condition and this is reflected with its 5-year survival rate (dependent on current cancer stage). Compared to other cancers, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer has a relatively high survival:
- Stage I (earliest detection) – has a high survival rate of 63%
- Stage II – 61% survival rate
- Stage III – 50% survival rate
- Stage IV – 35% survival rate
These are all dependent on early diagnosis and immediate treatment. Treatment of nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer is dependent on the following methods: Continue reading
Diagnosing Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
Diagnosing Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers are more common in people over the age of 55 and it is more prevalent in men than in women. Proper diagnosis is necessary for early detection and immediate treatment to increase potential survival rate.
Initial Physical Exam and Medical History Check
The first step towards proper diagnosis is a physical exam and rundown of a patient’s medical history. More attention will be given to the nose and the sinuses in search of how possible symptoms are affecting the area such as the following: Continue reading
Cancer of the Epiglottis – What It Is and How to Treat It
Cancer of the Epiglottis – What It Is and How to Treat It
What is Epiglottis Cancer?
The Epiglottis is the part of the body attached at the very top point of the larynx and is a flap that functions to cover the trachea while swallowing. This prevents food from entering the breathing tubes which would cause aspiration or even pneumonia in cases where liquids pass through.
Cancer of the epiglottis is often considered as part of cancer of the larynx or laryngeal cancer.
Cancer is a condition where the body’s cells do not die after they have subsequently divided and spread. Instead they continue to divide and multiple, clumping together to form lumps of tissues known as tumors. In many cases the cancer cells affect other healthy cells and this leads to the dysfunction of organs and thus leads to death. Continue reading
Vocal Cord Paralysis and its treatment
Vocal Cord Paralysis and its treatment
What is Vocal Cord Paralysis?
Vocal cord paralysis is a condition where the nerve impulses in and around the larynx or voice box are interrupted. The muscles within the larynx are then halted and paralyzed, causing the patient to lose the ability to speak and in some cases breathe. This is because the larynx is not just a functionary organ for speech – it is also partly responsible for control food and drink intake, ensuring that nothing enters the trachea, leading to the lungs. Continue reading
What are Neck Masses?
What are Neck Masses?
Neck masses are also often referred to as neck lumps. Any kind of swelling or bump along the neck is referred to as a neck mass. They can be benign and completely harmless or they can be signs of more severe health concerns such as cancer.
Neck masses may be very hard or they can be very soft. They might be located under the skin or they could sprout from one of the vital structures within the neck. Understanding where they form is vital in determining what kind of mass it is and what the real problem is. Continue reading
Ear Pain and Discomfort – What It Is and How It’s Treated
Ear Pain and Discomfort – What It Is and How It’s Treated
Often referred to as an earache, this could refer to any form of irritation such as a burning sensation in the ears or a dull, constant pain that does not go away. Some earaches come with tinnitus, a sharp ringing sound inside the ear.
Ear pain is more common in children than it is with adults. When it does occur in adults it is often accompanied with a sensation of vertigo or even Meniere’s Disease, a sign that there is something wrong with the inner ear. Continue reading
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