In Taiwan Province Province, head and neck cancer is the fourth most common male cancer, and it is also a cancer with rapidly rising morbidity and mortality! However, the doctor reminded that if treated early, the condition is expected to be controlled. A 60-year-old man has stage IV oral cancer. Postoperative adjuvant synchronous chemotherapy and radiotherapy were given. After three years of continuous follow-up, dysphagia suddenly appeared, leading to repeated aspiration pneumonia. After examination, it was found that the oropharynx had a new tumor, the head and neck cancer recurred, and there were lung and lymphatic metastasis at the same time. The doctor advised him to have a second systemic chemotherapy.
Disease control rate is 80%! Correct treatment can prolong life.
Xie Mengzhe, director of the Department of Hematology Oncology, Yida Cancer Treatment Hospital, said that patients with head and neck tumors have a variety of treatment options and should be given appropriate treatment according to their personal circumstances. Although the probability of recurrence or metastasis of head and neck tumors is high, with the progress of medical treatment, there are more treatment schemes, such as chemical drugs plus targeted therapy, immunotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy. Patients should be actively treated and communicate with attending doctors to prolong their lives and find a good quality of life.
If you can't quit smoking, the chance of Penang wine relapse is 60%
According to the statistics of the national health department, about 60% of people suffering from head and neck cancer in China will have local recurrence or distant metastasis. The reason is that most patients have been exposed to tobacco, alcohol, betel nut and bad living habits. Director Xie Mengzhe said that genetic inheritance is actually one of the reasons for the recurrence of head and neck cancer, but it only accounts for about 5% of patients. It can be seen that continuous exposure to the three major risk factors (drinking Penang wine) and bad living habits are the most terrible killers of cancer, and patients with head and neck cancer are also urged to stay away from risk factors and regain health as soon as possible.
The road to cancer prevention is not alone. Help cancer friends face the disease through multiple channels.
Head and neck cancer has always been an important problem endangering the health of Chinese people. Most middle-aged and elderly male patients are the breadwinners of their families. Once they fall, it will be a nightmare for the whole family. Therefore, many patients are very entangled and want to receive treatment, but they are afraid of affecting family expenses. Director Xie Mengzhe said that major medical institutions have also made preliminary evaluation scales for patients' psychological and spiritual aspects. Once the patient's psychological stress is higher than the standard value, it will be referred to a specialist psychologist or social worker to further understand the source of psychological stress and help the patient treat and face the disease. In addition, the Sunshine Foundation and Hope Station regularly hold patient clubs, group therapy, health education activities and other channels to bring more strength and care to patients with head and neck cancer.
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