Even non-smokers are getting throat cancer! Doctors said- "These reasons increase the risk"

News Topical, Digital Desk : Do you think that throat cancer occurs only in smokers? If yes, then after reading this article your perception will change completely . Doctors have told some such habits and conditions (Causes of Throat Cancer) that can increase the risk of throat cancer even in people who do not smoke. Let's know.

Changing lifestyle and HPV virus

HPV virus (human papilloma virus) is emerging as the main cause of throat cancer in non-smokers. It is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect many parts of the body - especially the tissues of the mouth and throat.

Experts believe that changes in sexual behavior in today's generation, such as the increasing trend of oral sex,  is a major reason for the rapid spread of HPV (human papillomavirus) infection  . This behavior has now become more common than ever before, due to which an increase in new cases of throat cancer is being seen.

Not only viruses, these habits are also posing a threat

• drinking too much alcohol
• Lack of fruits and vegetables in the diet
• Negligence in cleaning the mouth
• exposure to pollution, petrochemicals, or dust
• All these reasons cause gradual damage to the throat tissues, increasing the risk of cancer.

Which cancer is more dangerous?

Throat cancer caused by smoking is usually more aggressive, that is, it spreads quickly and is serious. On the other hand, cancer related to HPV usually responds better to treatment even after spreading in the body.

In cases of HPV,  the lymph nodes in the patient's neck  may be larger, but their treatment is more successful. The effect of chemotherapy and radiation is also better on it.

Now surgery is done without stitches and incisions

The doctor says that now a modern technique has come - Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS). In this, the tumor is removed through the patient's mouth with the help of a robot. Its biggest advantage is that neither any external incision is made nor there is a need to cut the bones.

Early stage cancer can be removed very easily with TORS. And if the cancer is in the advanced stage, doctors now adopt a new method - bio-selection.

Different treatment for each patient

• In this method, first 2–3 cycles of chemotherapy are given and it is observed how much the tumor shrinks.
• If the tumor shrinks by 50-80%, the patient can be cured with less invasive treatments like radiation or TORS.
• If the tumor does not respond well, surgery and then radiation are recommended.
• In this way, doctors are now planning personalized treatment by understanding the nature of each patient's tumor, so that the side effects of treatment are reduced and the results are better.

Smoking is not the only cause of throat cancer

Throat cancer is no longer limited to smokers. Changing lifestyle, changes in sexual behaviour, food habits and some environmental factors have made it more complicated. The good thing is that new techniques and understanding have made the treatment even better.

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