Signs of Throat Cancer
Throat cancer is a term that includesthemselves malignant formations that have arisen on the mucous membranes of the larynx or pharynx. Because of the similarity of the symptoms, the tumors of these organs were combined into one concept. Also it is connected with one more moment - when the tumor starts in one of the organs, the second, as a rule, it also affects.
Signs of throat cancer
If the cancer of the throat is diagnosed, the first signs should have been there for a long time. What changes with the arrival of this disease?
At the initial stage of the throat cancer, the following changes are noticeable:
- becomes a different timbre of voice
- can appear hoarseness up to loss of voice
- in connection with swallowing, painful sensations arise
- dyspnea appears
The signs of throat cancer at the last stage suggest the following:
- sputum with blood and hemoptysis
- obstructed passage of food through the esophagus
- in the treatment of sore throat does not cease
- persistent or paroxysmal cough
- ear pain
- can reduce weight
- may cause an unpleasant odor from the mouth
- high probability of significant weight loss
The causes of this disease are a mass, however, the mostthe main factor is smoking. The higher the experience of the smoker, the higher the risk of cancer of the larynx and other organs. There is also a great risk of getting throat cancer in people who abuse alcoholic beverages. Note that these cancers are more common for a man, because their profession is more often associated with harmful production than women.
