Trouble swallowing.A feeling like there's a lump in your throat is a common symptom of heartburn. Less often, when you find it hard to swallow, it can signal cancer of the esophagus. If the feeling doesn't let up or it gets worse, see your doctor. Shed pounds without trying.As many...
According to the National Institute on Health, the above signs could be due to oral cancers such as throat, esophageal and tongue cancers. Additionally, other, non-cancerous causes could be the reason. Weight loss that cannot be explainedThough it can seem to be a paradox given the epidemic...
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HIV/AIDS can also raise your chances of getting certain cancers, including testicular cancer. Can you prevent HIV from turning into AIDS? AIDS can be prevented by starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) as soon as possible after you’re diagnosed with HIV. But it’s important to take ART even...
In this lesson we'll go over the common types of diseases found in human populations, like infectious diseases, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. We'll discuss the warning signs for these diseases and the benefits of early detection.
Early warning signs include mouth sores or ulcers that don't heal in two weeks, red or white spots on the gums, tongue, or inside of the mouth, and blood that you can't explain.A lump or thickening in the cheek, trouble chewing or swallowing, a sore throat ...
Ear Nose Throat J, vol 88, no 1, pp 748-53.LeHew CW, Epstein JB, Koerber A, Kaste LM (2009) Training in the primary prevention and early detection of oral cancer: pilot study of its impact on clinicians' perceptions and intentions. Ear Nose Throat J 88:748-753...
early glottic cancer; radiotherapy; voice quality; subjective assessment; acoustic analysis1. Introduction Nowadays, radiotherapy (RT) and transoral endoscopic laser surgery are considered to be comparable treatment modalities for early (T1N0M0) glottic cancer with regard to the local control of the ...
process evaluation;behavior change;early detection;oral cancer;evidence-based practice 1. Introduction Oral cancer (OC) is the 16th most prevalent cancer worldwide [1]. OC is a malignant neoplasm that arises in the oral cavity and surrounding tissue, such as the tongue, floor of the mouth, an...
Indigestion- When stomach acids travel back up the esophagus and reach the back of the throat, a bitter and metallic taste can occur - this is called dysgeusia. Medications- Some medications cause a metallic taste, but this should disappear when the body metabolises them. There are also seriou...