MOUTH CANCER

Mouth cancer can occur between other structures in the language.

For head and neck tumors (CBT) has been given more attention to medical surgery and radiotherapy. However, at present, efforts have been stepped up in studies of anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapy) and the rehabilitation of patients with problems post.

DESCRIPTION

This type of cancer is encompassed in the so-called head and neck cancer. Within this group are excluded located in thyroid cancers, skin and central nervous system (CNS).

CONSIDERATIONS
This is a type of tumor that is prevalent in males. Allowing more frequently between 60-80 years.

CAUSES
The factors involved in the development of this type of cancer are:

* Snuff
* Alcohol

* Viruses

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

The main symptom is difficulty in chewing and swallowing, along with the emergence of a tumor mass.

Other symptoms depend on the affected areas, tumor size and growth Difficulty breathing. During the development of the tumor can be affected:

* Lip
* Mouth mucosa

* Ground Floor of the mouth
* Language Tongue
* Hard Palate

CALLING THE DOCTOR
Immediately observe some strange structure in the mouth, head or neck consult your doctor immediately. He will undertake a complete scan and tests indicate that I will undertake a complete scan and identify additional evidence should be conducted. Complementary be performed. With all these data may give a diagnosis and prescribe treatment. With all these data may give a diagnosis and prescribed treatment.

TREATMENT
The treatment is based on three main pillars:

* Surgery

* Radiotherapy
* Chemotherapy

The choice of one or more of them depend on:

* Anatomical structure altered

* Scope of the invasion
* Allocation to other structures

CARE
Unfortunately these pathological processes can not be foreseen and there are no tools to avoid them. However, due to its close relationship with some of the factors is important:

* No smoking
* Don’t drink