2023-05-04 19:05:00
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Oral cancer is among the top 10 most common cancers in Thailand. and has a high death rate of more than 50 percent.
oral cancer It is one of the top 10 most common cancer diseases in Thailand. Most of them were violent. and has a high mortality rate of more than 50 percent
Distinguishing characteristics: red-white-wound-lump
- Ulcer-like lesions in but does not improve within 2-3 weeks
- The wound will grow larger and become a swollen lump. The patient may feel like a lump is stuck in the throat.
- There may be numbness, pain, or bleeding in the mouth for no apparent reason.
- Difficulty swallowing, chewing food Less speaking and opening the mouth, a change in voice, pain in the ears
- rapid weight loss
risk factor
- 1. Smoking will increase the risk of developing oral cancer up to 6 times
- 2. Drinking alcohol Especially smoking together with drinking alcohol. 15 times more risk
- 3. Chewing betel nuts smoking tobacco or pungent drugs which contain carcinogenic substances
- 4.Genetics Patients with a family history of oral cancer have an increased risk than the general population
- 5. There is a chronic wound in the mouth from thousands of cavities, chipped teeth, loose dentures that repeatedly cause irritation. until the tissue changes into cancer
- 6. HPV infectious disease which is an infection that causes cervical cancer Found that it can cause oral cancer. especially strain 16 (HPV 16).
Prevention to reduce risks
- 1. Reduce the risk of causing irritation to oral tissues, such as reducing smoking, drinking alcohol, chewing betel nut, smoking tobacco or pungent drugs.
- 2. Have a meal A variety of vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamins. and antioxidants
- 3. Take care of the health of the oral cavity and teeth by themselves to always be clean. Should see a dentist for oral and dental health checks every 6 months. If there are any abnormalities such as tooth decay, chipped teeth, loose dentures, hurry to see a dentist.
treatment
There are many ways such as
- surgery
- radiology
- chemotherapy treatment
- Use of targeted drugs for cancer cells (Target Drug Therapy)
Source: Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
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