Different Types Of Symptoms For Head & Neck Cancer

Most of these cancers are squamous cell carcinomas — malignant growths that begin in the flat squamous cells that form the inner lining in many parts of the head and neck. Using tobacco, which includes smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes, chewing tobacco and using snuff, is the single largest risk factor for head and neck cancer.

There are situations when Head & Neck cancers do not manifest any early warning signs but typically they are associated with a few common symptoms. It is always advisable to consult a doctor when any of these symptoms persist. When patients respond to unusual signs by seeking early medical evaluation, their outcome is dramatically improved.

Some of the symptoms which should not be ignored are given below:

1. Chronic sore throat

2. White or red patch in the mouth

3. Ear or jaw pain

4. Lump in the head or neck area

5. Swallowing problems

6. Change in voice or hoarseness

7. Speech difficulties

8. Bleeding of Nose

9. Chronic congestion or sinus infection

10. Pain or unusual bleeding from the mouth

11. Hearing problems

12. Double vision

13. Loose teeth

14. Unexplained weight loss

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