nasopharyngeal cancer
nasopharyngeal cancer hidden silent threat have symptoms similar to common diseases such as colds, allergies, or sinusitis If detected in the early stages Increases the chances of healing. Don’t be complacent and let it spread.
On March 20, 2023 Dr. Wirawut Imsamran, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services said nasopharyngeal cancer It is one of the most common head and neck cancers in Thailand. Found in males more than females, about 2.5 times. New patients, on average, 4 people per day, on average, 2 deaths per day (Statistics of Cancer in Thailand Vol.X,2016-2018 National Cancer Institute and public health statistics for the year 2021). There are many risk factors that cause disease, including eating fermented foods. Foods containing nitrosamines on a regular basis, smoking, drinking alcohol Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Infection Genetic Risk such as ethnic Chinese and the population in Southeast Asia, etc.
Dr. Ekkaphop Sangariyavanich, Ear, Nose and Throat Cancer Specialist, National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services added that There are many symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer, such as nasal congestion and persistent runny nose. Allergy treatment Sinusitis is not getting better Bloody mucus or mucus, headache, blurred vision Nosebleeds, ringing in the ears, numbness of the face headache and neck lump Diagnosis of nasopharyngeal cancer The doctor will use a camera inside the nose to see behind the nasal cavity whether there is an abnormality or not. If abnormal tumors are found, such as bulging texture, rough skin, and bleeding The doctor will cut a piece of that piece of tissue for examination. And need to check more whether the disease has spread to other parts or not. There are 3 main treatment methods, including radiation therapy. and chemotherapy as the main treatment Surgery may play a role in recurrent cases. But because the symptoms of the disease are similar to common diseases such as flu, allergies, sinusitis, causing patients to think He had allergies, sinusitis, until he was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer when the disease had reached an advanced stage.
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a cancer that responds well to treatment and is curable when detected and treated at an early stage. Primary prevention of nasopharyngeal cancer should eat useful food Eat fresh fruits and vegetables regularly. Avoid fermented foods. Behavior modification to reduce risk, including refraining from smoking avoid exposure to cigarette smoke and keep observing their own symptoms When an abnormality is found, a doctor should be consulted immediately. “Cancer, know it early, treat it in time, prevent it.” You can learn more information about cancer from the National Cancer Institute at the Cancer Awareness Promotion website. anti cancer fake news website and Line: NCI knows how to fight cancer
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