Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body. That is why there are many types of cancers, from the common to the rare kinds, April is Head and Neck Cancer awareness month.
There are at least 7,000 Filipinos diagnosed with head & neck cancers in a year. Although this only makes up around 4.7% of the new cancer cases in country, head & neck cancers continue to be a burden on Filipino families experiencing it.
Medical oncologist Dr. Eugene Regala, from the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO) breaks down exactly what head and neck cancers are, the risk factors, and treatment options for the disease.
What are head and neck cancers and how do you get them?
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Keep on reading: Head and Neck Cancers: What you need to know