{"id":8368,"date":"2020-02-03T19:35:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T19:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/como-puede-ayudarte-tu-dentista-antes-y-despues-de-un-cancer-de-cabeza-y-cuello\/"},"modified":"2020-02-03T19:35:36","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T19:35:36","slug":"how-your-dentist-can-help-you-before-and-after-head-and-neck-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/en\/how-your-dentist-can-help-you-before-and-after-head-and-neck-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"How can your dentist help you before and after head and neck cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"
The earlier the disease is diagnosed and treated, the greater the chance of a cure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cancer is on track to be the most common disease of the 21st century, with head and neck cancer accounting for 5% of all cancers diagnosed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \tWho of us has not experienced first-hand, in a family member, friend or in ourselves, the anguish that this word produces from minute 0?<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the first alarm goes off, our thoughts are always directed towards the end of the road, we become pessimistic and think of all that remains to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \tLeaning on our family and friends, following the recommendations of professionals and re-analysing the situation alone or with help, can allow us to see a new horizon. Cancer can be cured!!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \tNew technologies and in-depth knowledge of this \"new disease\", which goes hand in hand with habits and an increase in life expectancy, are helping us to win this battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \tBecause, I guess you also know a lot of people who have beaten cancer, don't you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \tOf the different types of head and neck cancer, 90% are squamous cell carcinoma, one of the most aggressive in existence. Survival at one year is 75% and 42% at 5 years and relapses are usually local, without distant metastases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \tThe appearance of this disease depends on many factors, with tobacco being the greatest risk factor, followed by alcohol, family history and viruses such as human papilloma or Epstein-Barr. Proper diet and lifestyle habits can significantly reduce the possibility of developing this unpleasant disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although we should not be frightened by any abnormality that we detect, we should see a specialist to diagnose the cause. Normally, patients suffering from this disease do not feel pain, but different symptoms such as the appearance of lumps, wounds that take more than a month to heal, limited swallowing or reduced hearing attract their attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \tThe cure of cancer is closely related to early diagnosis. This situation is made difficult when the disease is confused with other pathologies, or when a long period of time elapses between the appearance of the first symptoms and the patient's referral to the oncologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \tTreatment of this disease is usually surgical, assisted by preparatory or post-operative radiotherapy. In some cases, chemotherapy is used to increase effectiveness and prevent relapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \tAmong the side effects of the treatment are skin and mucosal irritations, fungal infections, decreased saliva production, caries, taste alterations, limited opening, ulcers and sores, and even bone alterations. These side effects are closely related to the degree of aggression being pursued to eliminate the malignant cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the location of the cancer, swallowing or speaking discomfort may occur after treatment, reducing the patient's quality of life. To avoid and prevent this discomfort, it is important to seek advice from your doctor, nurse and\/or dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The earlier the disease is diagnosed and treated, the greater the chance of a cure for cancer. Cancer is on its way to becoming the most common disease of the 21st century, with head and neck cancer accounting for 5% of all cancers diagnosed. Who among us has not experienced at close quarters, at some [...]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8369,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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