Cancers affecting the Head

Each year, thousands of individuals face the challenging diagnosis of head and neck cancers, significantly impacting their quality of life. Advances in medical technology have greatly enhanced our ability to detect, treat, and manage these cancers, providing patients with improved survival rates and quality of life.

At the Cancer Clinic, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care with a specialized focus on early diagnosis, advanced treatments, and personalized therapeutic approaches for head and neck cancers.

Parts of the head affected by Cancer

1. Buccal Mucosa

Cancer affecting the inner lining of the cheeks, often linked to tobacco use.

  • Symptoms:
    • Persistent ulcers or sores
    • Pain in the cheek area
    • Difficulty opening the mouth
    • White or red patches inside the mouth
 

Cancer develops on the tongue’s surface, frequently associated with smoking, alcohol consumption, and HPV infection.

  • Symptoms:
    • Persistent sores on the tongue
    • Tongue pain
    • Difficulty speaking or swallowing
    • Bleeding or numbness on the tongue

Cancer located at the base of the tongue, deeper in the throat, commonly connected to HPV.

  • Symptoms:
    • Throat discomfort or pain
    • Difficulty swallowing
    • Lump sensation in the throat
    • Persistent ear pain
 

Cancer occurring under the tongue, commonly related to tobacco and alcohol use.

  • Symptoms:
    • Persistent pain or swelling under the tongue
    • Difficulty moving the tongue
    • Numbness in the mouth
    • White or red patches in the mouth
 

Treatments and Outlook

Our team combines advanced oncological expertise with a patient-centered approach to deliver comprehensive cancer care. We provide advanced, patient-centered cancer care, focusing on effective treatments that minimize physical and emotional impacts while preserving quality of life. Our holistic approach includes organ preservation (plastic surgery combined with complex orthopedic procedures), personalized strategies, emotional support, pain management, nutritional counseling, physical therapy, and stress management. Rehabilitation programs, such as post-surgery therapy, mobility assistance, and holistic options like yoga and meditation, empower patients to recover with strength and confidence, promoting overall healing of both body and mind. Treatment plans depend on the type, stage, and location of the sarcoma. A multidisciplinary approach is used to ensure optimal outcomes.

Surgery:

Limb-Sparing Surgery: Removes the tumor while preserving the affected limb.
● Amputation: In severe cases where limb preservation is not possible.
● Reconstructive Surgery: Restores mobility and appearance after tumor removal.

Chemotherapy:

Uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
● Often used before or after surgery.
● Effective in treating osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma.
● Chemotherapy helps in preventing occurrence of distant metastasis.

Radiation Therapy

● Targets cancer cells with high-energy rays. ● Used before surgery to shrink tumors or after to destroy remaining cancer cells. ● Brachytherapy is used after limb salvage surgery.

 
Targeted Therapy :

● Focuses on specific cancer cell proteins to stop growth.
● Minimizes damage to healthy tissues.

 
 Immunotherapy:

●Boosts the immune system to identify and destroy cancer cells.
● Effective for certain subtypes.

While bone cancer cannot always be prevented, early detection plays a significant role in
improving outcomes.