Blocked ears could be 'red flag' symptom of deadly cancer, doctor warns
A doctor has highlighted crucial 'red flag' symptoms that may indicate cancer, with blocked ears being a surprisingly key warning sign. According to the doctor, numerous signs often go unnoticed, which is concerning given the rising prevalence of head and neck cancers.
According to the Marie Keating Foundation, over 700 cases of mouth, head and neck cancer are diagnosed in Ireland each year. Mouth, Head and Neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide with an estimated 550,000 cases diagnosed annually.
It mainly affects men and older people, however, the number of women and younger people being diagnosed is rising and early detection greatly improves your chances of successful treatment
Experts attribute this surge to the growing prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), an infection that can cause cancer without displaying symptoms, reports the Mirror.
HPV is very common – most people will be infected with a form of HPV in their lifetime. HPV infection is most common in people in their late teens and early 20s.
You can catch HPV by being sexually active with another person who already has the virus. Most HPV infections do not need treatment because your body can clear the virus itself. But in some people, the HPV infection can develop into cancer or genital warts.
In an effort to boost awareness around head and neck cancer, Dr Jiri Kubes, a leading oncologist, has outlined common indicators of head and neck cancer.
Dr Kubes, who practices at the Proton Therapy Center in Prague, stressed: "Earlier diagnosis is absolutely crucial. The sooner we can identify head and neck cancer, the better the outcome.
"It is considered one of the fastest growing types of cancer in the world but there is still a worrying lack of awareness around head and neck tumours."
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