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Head and Neck Cancer
#Head and neck cancer, #Laryngeal cancer, #Oral cancer, #Oropharyngeal cancer, #Pharyngeal cancer, #Neck lump, #Voice change, #Difficulty swallowing, #ENT (otolaryngology), #Body swelling, #Face swelling, #Leg swelling, #Swollen hands and feet, #Weakness in arms or legs, #One-sided weakness
Head and neck cancer is a general term for malignant tumors that develop in the head and neck region, including the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, nasal cavity, and nasopharynx. Because this area is involved in essential everyday functions such as breathing, swallowing, and speaking, treatment can be challenging. If you have a voice change lasting more than 6 weeks, a mouth sore that doesn't heal after 3 weeks, or a lump in the neck, please see an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist.2026-06-26
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Thyroid Cancer
#thyroid cancer, #papillary carcinoma, #thyroidectomy, #radioactive iodine therapy, #thyroid hormone medication, #levothyroxine, #hypothyroidism, #lymph node metastasis, #thyroid ultrasound
Thyroid cancer is cancer that develops in the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the front of the neck. Prognosis varies greatly by type; papillary carcinoma, which accounts for more than 90% of thyroid cancers in Korea, grows slowly and responds well to treatment, so its outlook is relatively favorable. However, some rarer types have a poorer prognosis, so please be sure to decide on an accurate diagnosis and treatment through a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Tongue Cancer
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Tongue cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the tongue and accounts for about 10 to 15% of all head and neck cancers. Because early symptoms resemble those of stomatitis (mouth sores), it is often left untreated and found late. Treatment outcomes tend to be better when the cancer is detected early, so if you have a sore on the tongue that does not heal or a lump you can feel, please consult a medical specialist without delay.2026-06-26