Discover mCancer after many years of maintaining a habit

Patient H.V.K (45 years old, in Ho Chi Minh City) went to the doctor due to signs of prolonged hoarseness.At first, Mr. K only thought that common disease, but when he went to the doctor, he knew it was a sign of cancer.Through endoscopy and biopsy, Mr. K was diagnosed with cancer of the laryngeal of horny horn cells, stage I.

Mr. K had surgery to cut the larynx through the oral endoscopy.The surgery took place successfully, the patient recovered quickly and was discharged after only one day.After 2 years of treatment, Mr. K's health was stable, the disease did not recur.

Mr. K also said that he has a habit of smoking for many years.

Dr.Ly Xuan Quang - Head of ENT Department of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and PharmacyIt is said that there are some risk factors that can lead to laryngeal cancer.In particular, the abuse of alcohol and tobacco are the two leading risk factors that increase the risk of cancer.This has been confirmed through many scientific studies.

In the case of Mr. K, smoking for many years is the main cause of patients with laryngeal throat.

Recent studies have also recorded the HPV virus and larynx reflux disease are silent agents that change the disease model and lead to laryngeal cancer at a younger age.

According to Dr. Quang, the living environment and working conditions also contribute to creating other risk factors such as industrial emissions, asbestos and wood dust, etc.Long -term, contributing to increasing the risk of cancer.

Early diagnosis is the key to help patients treat cancer promptly and bring better treatment results.

“Treatment of laryngeal cancer is a multi -form and comprehensive treatment for patients.With the goal of maximizing the effectiveness of treatment and preserving laryngeal function with many surgical methods and coordination of radiation therapy in case of necessity ”,Dr. BS.Ly Xuan Quang shared.

For patients who detect laryngeal cancer at an early stage, radiotherapy or oral laparoscopic surgery has become priority treatment options.This technique not only helps to eliminate tumors thoroughly but also preserves the important functions of the larynx, bringing a quick recovery and high quality of life for patients.

The application of immunotherapy also helps to improve the effectiveness of treatment and improve the life time of patients in the case of disease progresses.These are significant progress in providing comprehensive solutions, ensuring not only prolonging life but also maintaining the best quality of life for patients.

When to go to the doctor?

Laryngeal cancer is one of the silent cancers.Therefore, early diagnosis and detection is a big challenge for the medical industry.

Dr. Quang recommends that people with risk factors for cancer need periodic health examination.In addition, people also need to go to the doctor if they notice that the body appears abnormal signs such as hoarseness or voice changes;Sore throat or choking in the throat;Cough lasted;shortness of breath;ear pain;Smoothing ...

For cases of suspected cancer, early examination is extremely important.When going to a specialist, doctors will be conducted anatomy from the biopsy sample to accurately diagnose the disease.In addition, doctors will also apply intensive visual techniques such as CT-SCAN, PET-CT Scan and MRI to help patients determine the stage of cancer as well as the invasion of tumors, lymph nodesMetastases, search for the original drive (with metastatic tumors of unknown origin) and provide other necessary information.This also helps doctors to make optimal treatment regimen for patients.