What is neck or head cancers

What is Head and Neck Cancer?

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Most head and neck cancers begin in the squamous cells that line the structures found in the head and neck. Because of this, head and neck cancers are often referred to as squamous cell carcinomas. Some head and neck cancers begin in other …

How Can I Prevent Head and Neck Cancer?

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Some cancers of the head and neck are preventable. Learn about the risk factors so you can know which ones you can get rid of and which ones you cannot control. You may want to talk about your risks with your doctor. People who do not smoke…

Can a ct scan of the neck show all head and neck cancers – Health…?

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I think it would show something. But the ENT more than likely would have. My friend who had throat cancer had his found by the ENT. He had sore throats and a lump in his throat. He lost weight and was very tired but his cancer was advanced….

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what is an acceptable α/β value for head and neck cancer and for brain stem (or spinal cord).?

Q: what is an acceptable α/β value for head and neck cancer and for brain stem (or spinal cord)?Thanks!

A: In a report published by the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics Volume 56, Issue 2, 1 June 2003, Pages 573-585, describing the dosimetric analyses of a Phase I/II protocol, designed to examine the capabilities of an institutionally developed intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) system with respect to dose escalation. The protocol employed stringent dosimetric guidelines in the treatment of locally advanced head-and-neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) with radiotherapy alone using IMRT and the simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) technique. The published results were – Mean doses to 98% of GTV were 68.4 Gy, 70.5 Gy, and 70.8 Gy, and average GTV dose homogeneity was 6.7%, 7.6%, and 8.8% for the three cohorts. The average doses to the parotid gland proximal to and distant from GTV were 41.3 Gy and 25.7 Gy, respectively. Dose distributions measured in phantom showed good agreement with calculations. The conclusion was – Treatment of locally advanced HNSCC using SIB-IMRT as described is feasible. Treatment planning and delivery are safer and more efficient than with conventional three-dimensional processes. Predicted dose distributions can be accurately delivered with excellent conformality using dynamic MLC. At least one of the parotid glands can be adequately spared. Patient follow-up continues and will allow eventual quantitative correlation of delivered dose distributions with clinical outcomes. Hope this helpsmatador 89

Is it head or neck cancer?

Q: I have a small lump on my neck that I found last night and it is not a bite of any sort and I am 15 and do not drink or smoke and I do not no if it Is cancer or something else but if it is something else what is it?

A: Ant – It would be helpful to know the size of the small lump and whether it is in the mid-line or off to one side. A small lump that was just felt and not previously present is most likely to be a slightly enlarged lymph node or even a normal part of your neck anatomy, like the larynx (voice box or “Adam’s apple”). Might it be a salivary gland? Cancer is not a real probability in a young man your age, and would not grow so fast. It might be a part of your thyroid gland or a lump in the thyroid. Several benign cysts might be considered depending on the exact location. If the small lump grows definitely larger, like 50% or more, then plan to see your doctor for his/her opinion.

How to stop or prevent the Dumping Syndrome after a feeding through my Feeding Tube inserted in my stomach?

Q: I am 25yrs old, Cancer Survivor of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) a form of Head & Neck Cancer, that due to the treatment I received to kill the Cancer I am not able to eat or drink by mouth at this moment. I live off of a Feeding tube (PEG) inserted in my stomach in which I give myself feedings every 4-5 hours, 2 Cans of Ensure Plus at a time. I have been living like this for about a 14 months now, the past 2 months I am not able to have the two cans like I am suppose to have because I get what I learned it to be called the Dumping Syndrome. I get very drosey, start to sweat like crazy, get very irritable for about 10-15 minutes and I get very hot. I have been using the same type Ensure Plus for the past 13 months but all of sudden I have been getting a reaction to the Milk. Having these cans of Milk through the feeding tube is my only souce of Nutrition so I can not have less or stop taking it. How can I still take the Ensure without getting those symptoms? Any help will Help

A: I have had 2 PEG tubes and suffered SEVERLY from Dumping Syndrome.You can see a Dietician who can change the type of feed you are on for another one that you can use less of but still get all of the nutrients that you need.With me I had dumping from Fibresource which I had to take a can over an hour but created massive problems. Until it got to the point that my body wouldn’t even except 60ml’s without dumping.So it get’s worse once it starts so you need to get on top of it ASAP.So the dietician found another one (gone blank on the name) that I had only to use one can over a 2 hour feed, 3 times a a day, without dumping, to get all of what I needed. As this is your only source of nutrition I suggest you speak to ANY dietician today or tomorrow.It can be dealt with.E-mail me through my profile if I can help any more or want a chat to someone else who misses eating by mouth.Good luck.