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David Roach, a singer of Famous Rock Band Junkayard, died at the age of 59. He was struggling with dangerous cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, which affects the head, throat and mouth. Initially David had only complaints of fever and cough. They thought that this is a common infection, but when the investigation was done, it was found that it is cancer and that too extremely aggressive. This cancer was about to spread very fast and David’s condition deteriorated in a few weeks. The sad thing is that David left the world due to this disease only two weeks after his marriage.
Experts say that the initial symptoms of such cancer seem to be very common, so people often ignore them. This is the reason that most cases come up on advance stage, when treatment becomes difficult. Oral cancer cases in India are continuously increasing and it is involved in the highest cancer in the country.
What did the doctors say?
Dr. Jonathan Kentley, a dermatologist at London’s Chellasi and Westminster Hospital, says that squamous cell carcinoma is usually on the skin and mostly develops due to sunlight or HPV virus, but it can also occur in the throat, mouth and lungs. He says, “Symptoms of non-screen cancer include pain, difficulty swallowing, throat lumps and bleeding. If you are seeing these symptoms for more than three weeks, then get a doctor checked immediately.”
7 large symptoms of mouth cancer
- Wounds or ulcers in the mouth or tongue which do not heal even in three weeks.
- Seeing red or white spots on the tongue or cheek.
- Lump on lips or gums that are not good.
- Constant sore throat or change in voice.
- Trouble swallowing or throat pain.
- Cough with blood.
- Constant smelly breathing from the mouth.
- If you see any of these symptoms for a long time, do not ignore it.
Why is this cancer?
According to experts, tobacco and smoking are the biggest reason for this. Apart from this, excessive alcohol intake, HPV virus (HPV) infection and lack of oral hygiene are also the main reasons. According to the report of Macmillan Cancer Support, smoking and alcohol together increase the risk of this disease manifold. Every year about 13,000 people in Britain are affected by this disease and its cases are increasing rapidly in India too.
How to rescue?
- Made away from tobacco and alcohol.
- Pay attention to oral hygiene and get regular dental checkups.
- Consider installing HPV vaccine.
- If any symptoms persist for a long time, get a doctor checked immediately.
Remember, the sooner the cancer is caught, the easier and successful treatment is.
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