HEAD AND NECK

Head and neck region 1. What does head and neck region mean? The facial skeleton and  the neck. The facial skeleton comprises of the front portion of the face with its bones and sinuses. The neck is the bridge between the head and the rest of the body. Structures contained within the neck are responsible […]

Examine yourself in the mirror with a bright light Lip Examination Use bi-digital palpation, a tactile method of oral examination in which you use your thumb and forefinger to feel for any hard lumps or areas of soreness. Pinch your lip by placing your pointer finger on the inside of your mouth, and your thumb

What is oral cavity? The oral cavity includes the lips, the inside lining of the lips and cheeks (buccal mucosa), the teeth, the gums, the front two-thirds of the tongue, the floor of the mouth below the tongue, the bony roof of the mouth (hard palate) and the area behind the wisdom teeth (called the retromolar trigone)

What are the symptoms of thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer, the most common endocrine-related cancer, presents as a lump (nodule) in the thyroid and usually does not cause any other symptoms. Rarely, thyroid cancer may cause pain, difficulty swallowing, or hoarseness What causes thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer is more common in people who have a history

BETEL NUT Betel nut chewing is an important cultural practice in some regions in south and south-east Asia and the Asia Pacific. It has traditionally played an important role in social customs, religious practices and cultural rituals. Some people from these regions who have settled in other countries have continued their cultural practice of chewing

DIAGNOSED WITH ORAL CANCER. WHAT NEXT ? The diagnosis with cancer generally is a huge burden to the individual and society. Oral cancers are amenable for curative treatment if detected early. Evaluation by the oncologist to know the extent of the disease by clinical examination and imaging studies  ( CT, PET CT scan etc..) will