Early and accurate diagnosis greatly helps in the treatment of cancer, whereas the issue becomes more complicated when the disease is discovered at an advanced stage.
In the case of neck cancer, for example, which is one of the common types of the disease, symptoms appear early, and this material “helps in treatment and recovery”, according to experts.
Health data indicates that tens of thousands of people in the United States are each diagnosed with neck and head cancer, claiming the lives of approximately 13,000 of them.
The Daily Mail points to 6 common symptoms of neck cancer:
- The appearance of a lymph node in the neck
In many cases, this lymph node is a simple problem caused by a curable infection that disappears within a week or two, but if it persists longer, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
- Persistent sore throat
This symptom is similar to what accompanies simple, familiar health conditions such as a cold and sinusitis.
But in the event that the inflammation becomes chronic, there is cause for concern and it is necessary to consult a doctor.
- Difficulty swallowing
The affected person finds it difficult to place food and then swallow it, even if it is liquid, until they feel pain while performing this simple and life-saving operation.
- Unexplainable weight loss
It is normal for a person to lose weight if they exercise or diet, but if it happens quickly and without noticeable effects, it may be due to a serious illness.
- A change in voice
Noticeable changes may occur in the voice and it becomes weaker, and it may become loud, and the speaker may find it difficult to organize sentences, then he becomes shy and reduces his communication with others.
- Ear pain:
When ear pain occurs, it is often due to a temporary infection, but the case is not without danger in other cases.
Decreased hearing can be a sign of cervical cancer.
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