Coinciding with today’s anniversary World Head and Neck Cancer DayforSabadell Hospital He explained that he diagnoses 100 cases of this tumor annually, which is the seventh most common in the country. In fact, absolutely Spain 12,500 new cases are detected annually. This is a type of cancer that is closely linked to “toxic habits, such as tobacco, alcohol and poor vocal hygiene,” however, some have also been found to be linked to viruses, such as HPV and Epstein-Barr virus.
“Head and neck tumors are called stigmatized tumors. Why? Well, because they originate in a very small area, the face, and a lot of things happen here. We eat, talk, breathe here. And it is very important to move forward every time to give a better quality of life to our patients because the treatments that we may have to do with curative intent can leave some consequences.”
Teresa Bonfil, Doctor in the Oncology Service at Sabadell Hospital
Scientific progress
Bonfill explains that significant progress has been made in the use of tumor In localized stages using techniques such as robotic surgery, transoral and reconstructive surgeries to improve the aesthetic result. In addition, radiotherapy techniques have also been worked on where the intensity is modified more strongly in cancer cells and less strongly in healthy cells. With non-localized diseases d Bonneville He points out that the work is being done using immunotherapy.
In addition, the doctor Oncology Service in Tawley Highlights the importance of urging patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle without smoking and drinking alcohol to prevent further relapses.
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