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Head and Neck Cancer : Essentials for Clinicians
Presented India by Dr. Vijay Kumar KonthamViews
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Case Description
Cancer of head and neck includes several parts but not brain cancer or cancer of the eye.The cancer can start inside the sinuses, behind the nose,in the mouth including tongue,gums and roof of the mouth and back of the mouth and even throat. In rare cases in the glands that makes saliva of the...
Case Summary
- Head and neck cancers, while collectively named, encompass cancers located in specific areas like the oral cavity, nasal cavity, larynx, and nasopharynx. Excluded are cancers of the eye, brain, and thyroid, as these warrant separate classifications. The incidence of head and neck cancers is highest in India, making it the most common cancer in the country and the sixth most common worldwide.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Vijay Kumar Kontham
Consultant Radiation Oncologist & Pain and Palliative Care Physician, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr. Vijay Kumar Kontham is a Consultant Radiation Oncologist and Pain & Palliative Care Physician at Yashoda Hospitals. With extensive expertise in radiation oncology, he provides advanced cancer treatment and radiation therapy. He also specializes in pain management and palliative care, supporting patients’ comfort and quality of life during and after treatment. Through his compassionate approach, Dr. Kontham combines medical excellence with empathetic care to support patients and their families.
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