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Early detection of precancerous diseases and malignant neoplasms of the head and neck
Early detection of precancerous diseases and malignant neoplasms of the head and neck
25.09.2023
In Minsk at the end of 2022, as well as in the Republic of Belarus as a whole, there is a constant increase in the number of newly identified cases of malignant neoplasms, including malignant neoplasms of the head and neck.
Among all malignant diseases, cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx ranks first in terms of cancer neglect, second in terms of mortality in advanced cases, and sixth in terms of life expectancy from the moment of diagnosis.Head and neck tumors are a collective term that unites various malignant neoplasms that primarily develop in the oral cavity, larynx, nose, sinuses, on the mucous membrane of the lips, in the cervical esophagus, as well as in the salivary glands.
At the beginning of 2023 1581 cases of malignant neoplasms of the lip, oral cavity and pharynx were identified. Every year the number of cases increases by 25-30 people.For 2022 in Minsk, 296 cases of malignant diseases of the oral cavity, pharynx, and lips were identified, of which 186 cases were in an advanced stage (62.8%). Of these, 91 people lived 5 or more years from the moment of diagnosis, i.e. only 48.9%.Most often, cancer of the tonsil is detected in an advanced stage - more than 87%, cancer of the gums and oropharynx - in 81% of cases, and cancer of other parts of the oral cavity in an advanced stage is 80%.In the nosological structure of mortality among the male population, cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx is in fourth place (after lung, stomach, prostate cancer) - 117 cases (6.8%).Mortality from cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx among men of working age is in second place (after lung cancer) - 65 cases (12%).In the structure of the incidence of head and neck tumors, 67% are occupied by tumors of the oral cavity and pharynx, which belong to visual localizations, i.e. For early detection of this oncological pathology, it is not necessary to conduct additional diagnostic studies other than examination of the oral cavity.
Risk factors for developing head and neck tumors include:
smoking, strong alcohol abuse; immunodeficiency states (HIV infection)
Regular consumption of too hot food and an unbalanced diet
poor oral hygiene and lack of dental sanitation
work in hazardous conditions
infection with Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus.
In this regard, within the framework of the European Week of Early Diagnosis of Malignant Neoplasms of the Head and Neck, as well as in order to inform the population on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malignant neoplasms,
in Minsk from September 26 to September 29, 2023, the campaign “Early detection of precancerous diseases and malignant neoplasms of the head and neck” is being held .
During the period from September 26 to September 29, 2023, a reception, questionnaire and medical examination will be organized for those who applied as part of the promotion:
in city clinics for adults
in city dental clinics
Patients suspected of having precancerous and malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity and pharynx will be referred to specialist doctors for additional diagnostic tests.
EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER ALLOWS YOU TO SAVE LIFE AND STOP THE DISEASE!
Early detection of precancerous diseases and malignant neoplasms of the head and neck
Early detection of precancerous diseases and malignant neoplasms of the head and neck
25.09.2023
In Minsk at the end of 2022, as well as in the Republic of Belarus as a whole, there is a constant increase in the number of newly identified cases of malignant neoplasms, including malignant neoplasms of the head and neck.
Among all malignant diseases, cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx ranks first in terms of cancer neglect, second in terms of mortality in advanced cases, and sixth in terms of life expectancy from the moment of diagnosis.Head and neck tumors are a collective term that unites various malignant neoplasms that primarily develop in the oral cavity, larynx, nose, sinuses, on the mucous membrane of the lips, in the cervical esophagus, as well as in the salivary glands.
At the beginning of 2023 1581 cases of malignant neoplasms of the lip, oral cavity and pharynx were identified. Every year the number of cases increases by 25-30 people.For 2022 in Minsk, 296 cases of malignant diseases of the oral cavity, pharynx, and lips were identified, of which 186 cases were in an advanced stage (62.8%). Of these, 91 people lived 5 or more years from the moment of diagnosis, i.e. only 48.9%.Most often, cancer of the tonsil is detected in an advanced stage - more than 87%, cancer of the gums and oropharynx - in 81% of cases, and cancer of other parts of the oral cavity in an advanced stage is 80%.In the nosological structure of mortality among the male population, cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx is in fourth place (after lung, stomach, prostate cancer) - 117 cases (6.8%).Mortality from cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx among men of working age is in second place (after lung cancer) - 65 cases (12%).In the structure of the incidence of head and neck tumors, 67% are occupied by tumors of the oral cavity and pharynx, which belong to visual localizations, i.e. For early detection of this oncological pathology, it is not necessary to conduct additional diagnostic studies other than examination of the oral cavity.
Risk factors for developing head and neck tumors include:
smoking, strong alcohol abuse; immunodeficiency states (HIV infection)
Regular consumption of too hot food and an unbalanced diet
poor oral hygiene and lack of dental sanitation
work in hazardous conditions
infection with Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus.
In this regard, within the framework of the European Week of Early Diagnosis of Malignant Neoplasms of the Head and Neck, as well as in order to inform the population on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malignant neoplasms,
in Minsk from September 26 to September 29, 2023, the campaign “Early detection of precancerous diseases and malignant neoplasms of the head and neck” is being held .
During the period from September 26 to September 29, 2023, a reception, questionnaire and medical examination will be organized for those who applied as part of the promotion:
in city clinics for adults
in city dental clinics
Patients suspected of having precancerous and malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity and pharynx will be referred to specialist doctors for additional diagnostic tests.
EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER ALLOWS YOU TO SAVE LIFE AND STOP THE DISEASE!
