Throat cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the throat (pharynx and larynx).
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Causes Of Throat Cancer
Throat cancer is caused by genetic mutations (changes in the genes) in the cells.
Throat Cancer Risk Factors
Throat cancer risk factors include the following:
*Smoking cigarettes and using tobacco is the largest risk factor.
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*Alcohol consumption frequently or heavily increases the risk. Combining alcohol use with tobacco use multiplies the risk.
*Diets low in fruits and vegetables increase the risk.
*Poor oral hygiene increases the risk.
*HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) infection increases the risk.
*EBV (Epstein Bar Virus) infection increases the risk.
*Chronic GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) increases the risk.
*Toxin exposure like long term inhalation of asbestos, wood dust, formaldehyde and nickel dust may increase the risk. This usually occurs at work.
*Prior radiation to the head and neck may increase the risk.
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Throat Cancer Symptoms
Throat cancer symptoms include the following:
*Hoarse voice or a change in the voice
*Pain on swallowing or difficulty swallowing
*Persistent sore throat or throat irritation
*Persistent cough
*Neck swelling
*Ear pain which is usually one sided
*Shortness of breath
When the throat cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it causes the following symptoms:
*Feeling very tired
*Losing weight without trying to lose weight
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Throat Cancer Screening
There are currently no screening tests for throat cancer.
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Throat Cancer Diagnosis
The diagnosis of throat cancer is confirmed by doing a laryngoscopy and taking biopsy tissues to be examined in the lab. CT scans and MRI are done to determine if the cancer has spread.
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Throat Cancer Treatment
The treatment of throat cancer includes the following:
*Surgery
*Radiation
*Chemotherapy
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Throat Cancer Prevention
Throat cancer prevention involves doing the following:
*Stopping smoking and quitting all tobacco use
*Stopping drinking alcohol
*Gettinng the HPV vaccine and practicing safe sex
To learn more on how to prevent throat cancer, join our Cancer Prevention Retreats where you will learn the following:
*The protective foods to eat in order to reduce your chances of developing cancer and lifestyle diseases.
*The lifestyle changes to make so as to reduce your risk of developing cancer and lifestyle diseases.
*How to reduce toxins in your environment in order to lower your risk of developing cancer and lifestyle diseases.
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FAQ
How much is throat cancer treatment in Kenya?
The price of throat cancer treatment depends on the hospital and ranges from Ksh 100,000 to over Ksh 1,000,000.
How long can I live with throat cancer?
The 5 year survival rate for localized throat cancer that has not spread is 83%. The 5 year survival rate for throat cancer that has spread to other parts of the body is 39%.