Early diagnosis of cancer is very important. Early diagnosis and correct treatment that change the course of the disease can save lives. In order to detect cancer early, it is necessary to pay attention to the symptoms. Laryngeal cancer, which is more common with the increase in smoking in recent years, is the most common type of cancer among head and neck cancers. Symptoms of laryngeal cancer, which affects all life, are confused with daily disturbances. Since the progression of laryngeal cancer is very rapid, it is very important to detect it at an early stage and start the treatment process as soon as possible in terms of increasing the success of the treatment and the quality of life of the patient.
LARGE CANCER SYMPTOMS
- hoarseness
- Shortness of breath
- difficulty swallowing
- Wound and pain in the neck
- Palpable swelling in the neck area
- earaches
- Cough
- Anorexia and weight loss
- Bloody saliva and sputum
- A feeling of being stuck in the throat
WHAT ARE CAUSES OF LARGE CANCER?
Use of alcohol and tobacco products: The primary risk factor for developing throat cancer is the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Considering the researches, approximately 90% of patients diagnosed with laryngeal cancer use tobacco products. The longer tobacco products have been used, the higher the risk of contracting the disease. Excessive alcohol use or the use of alcohol in addition to tobacco products are among the factors that increase the risk of developing throat cancer. These risk factors pose a risk not only for laryngeal cancer, but also for all head and neck cancers.
Problems related to diet: Continuing an unhealthy and unbalanced diet for a long time, especially not consuming enough fruits and vegetables, creates a risk factor for all types of cancer and therefore laryngeal cancer.
Age and gender: As with many types of cancer, individuals aged 60 and over are at a greater risk of developing the disease in laryngeal cancer. In addition, males are 5 times more likely to develop laryngeal cancer than females.
Exposure to chemicals: The risk of developing laryngeal cancer increases significantly in individuals who are constantly exposed to chemicals such as nickel, asbestos, and sulfuric acid due to their work and environment, especially those who work in the paint or oil industry.