Persistent sore throat a greater warning of larynx cancer than hoarseness
According to a study, a persistent sore throat combined with shortness of breath, problems swallowing or an earache is a greater sign of laryngeal cancer than hoarseness alone. Therefore family physicians should consider larynx cancer when patients report a persistent sore throat, particularly when combined with other seemingly low-level symptoms.
The study of more than 800 patients diagnosed with cancer of the larynx has found more than a 5 % risk of cancer from a persistent sore throat combined with one of these other symptoms. This compares with a 2.7% risk for hoarseness alone.
each year, more than 1,700 people were diagnosed with cancer of the larynx. Of those, 80 % were male. The number has risen by almost a third over the past 20 years, with tobacco and alcohol use strongly linked to the disease.
Lead author said, " UK still lags well behind the rest of Europe on cancer survival rate- although our research is part of a body of work that is leading to significant improvements. There is still some way to go and the results of this study really highlight the need to improve the current recommendations for all of the head and neck caners- which are either incomplete or absent".
The research aims to facilitate earlier detection of cancer, which is key in getting the best survival rates and health outcomes for patients. Current guidelines recommend investigation for persistent hoarseness or an unexplained neck lump. The new research gives greater insight into the combinations of symptoms physicians should be alert to when deciding who should be investigated for cancer.
One of the authors said- the research matters, when guidance for cancer investigation was published there was no evidence from physician practices to guide this- nor to inform physicians. Crucially, hoarseness serious enough to be reported to physicians does warrant investigation. The research has shown the potential severity of some symptom combinations previously thought to be low-risk.
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The study of more than 800 patients diagnosed with cancer of the larynx has found more than a 5 % risk of cancer from a persistent sore throat combined with one of these other symptoms. This compares with a 2.7% risk for hoarseness alone.
each year, more than 1,700 people were diagnosed with cancer of the larynx. Of those, 80 % were male. The number has risen by almost a third over the past 20 years, with tobacco and alcohol use strongly linked to the disease.
Lead author said, " UK still lags well behind the rest of Europe on cancer survival rate- although our research is part of a body of work that is leading to significant improvements. There is still some way to go and the results of this study really highlight the need to improve the current recommendations for all of the head and neck caners- which are either incomplete or absent".
The research aims to facilitate earlier detection of cancer, which is key in getting the best survival rates and health outcomes for patients. Current guidelines recommend investigation for persistent hoarseness or an unexplained neck lump. The new research gives greater insight into the combinations of symptoms physicians should be alert to when deciding who should be investigated for cancer.
One of the authors said- the research matters, when guidance for cancer investigation was published there was no evidence from physician practices to guide this- nor to inform physicians. Crucially, hoarseness serious enough to be reported to physicians does warrant investigation. The research has shown the potential severity of some symptom combinations previously thought to be low-risk.
THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES. PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO VIEW MY BLOG- https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com/
FOR INFO ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT, YOU CAN VIEW MY BLOG- https:// kneereplacement-stickclub.blogspot.com/
FOR CROCHET DESIGNS https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com
Read more at Speciality Medical Dialogues: Persistent sore throat a greater warning of larynx cancer than hoarseness https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/persistent-sore-throat-a-greater-warning-of-larynx-cancer-than-hoarseness/
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