Management of head and neck cancers: Our experience
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Head and Neck cancer (HNCA) is a recognized major public health concern all over the world. Aims- To study types of cancers at various subsites of head neck regions and treatment modalities.A retrospective study including 1257 patients with HNCA presented to ENT OPD at GMC Nagpur between period January 2013 to February 2018. Detailed history, clinical, cytological and radiological examination was done. Oral cavity cancers were 621(49.40%), followed by larynx (20%). Maximum patients between 50-60 years with male preponderance except for thyroid. Surgery was the mainstay treatment modality for oral, salivary, nasal and thyroid cancers whereas laryngeal, hypopharyngeal and oropharyngeal cancers were managed with chemo-radiotherapy. Early detection and widespread awareness should be done to overcome such major public health issue. Early detection and proper selection of treatment modality is key for successful outcome.
Authors and Affiliations
Seema Patel, A Z Nitnaware, Vaibhav Lahane, R T Pawar
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