heard another regretful news today. Senior filmmaker Mr. Jiang Wenxiong passed away due to illness at 8 pm on October 3 at the age of 77.
Jiang Lao suffered from laryngeal cancer , tongue cancer, and bone necrosis after chemotherapy. In order to get better treatment, he went to many places in a year, but the condition has not been cured, making the wound unable to heal. Last night, I was rushed to the hospital due to asthma. I was in a coma and my heart stopped shortly after arriving...
Many people, both celebrities and ordinary people, have suffered from cancer before leaving, and they have already occurred irreparably, but how to prevent the throat tongue Cancer disease is something that healthy people need to pay attention to. Today, let’s talk about how to prevent this carcinoid disease.
Tongue cancer and laryngeal cancer Introduction
Tongue cancer is a cancer that occurs in the tongue, and is the most common oral and maxillofacial malignant tumor in oral cancer. It ranks first in oral malignancies, with more men than women. Tongue cancer is mostly squamous cell carcinoma, especially in the front 2/3 of the tongue, adenocarcinoma and are relatively rare. Sometimes it can also occur in the base of the tongue, mostly lymphoepithelial carcinoma or undifferentiated carcinoma.
According to statistics, more than 85% of tongue cancers occur in the tongue, and in the tongue, 1/3 of the side of the tongue is the most common, accounting for more than 70%. Laryngeal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors of the head and neck, accounting for 1%~5% of the whole body malignant tumors, 96%~98% are squamous cell carcinoma .
Among the more than 20,000 new cases of laryngeal cancer in China in 2015, the ratio of male to female was 9:1. The incidence is mainly middle-aged and elderly men over the age of 40. There is a slight younger trend. There are significant differences between different races and regions. North China and Northeast China Much higher than the southern provinces.
To prevent throat and tongue cancer, three types of food should be avoided.
In daily life, to prevent laryngeal and tongue cancer, the following three types of food should be avoided to avoid "cancer enters the mouth":
(1) is too hot or heavy Flavored foods
Foods that are too hot can damage the mucous membrane of the mouth, throat, and esophagus. If you have this habit for a long time, it may induce cell damage and cancer.
Heavy-tasting foods often contain carcinogens during frying. If they are eaten in large quantities for a long time, they can also induce cancer. You should pay attention to eating less or no pickled products, and less fried and smoked food.
(2) Tobacco and alcohol
Smoke damages the lungs and alcohol damages the liver. It is also worth noting that cigarettes and alcohol pass through the mouth and throat, which are also directly harmful and irritating to these parts. Long-term smoking and drinking may induce tongue cancer and throat cancer.
(3) Betel nut
The World Health Organization has long listed betel nut as a first-level carcinogen, because long-term chewing and taking betel nut is prone to induce oral cancer . Many people in India, Taiwan, Hunan Province and other regions like to chew betel nuts. Therefore, the incidence of oral cancer in men in these regions is much higher than in other regions and countries.
is particularly worthy of vigilance. Because betel nut is a snack, many businesses also advertise. This requires us to wake up and fight temptation.
In addition, it is recommended to pay attention to the following aspects in daily life to prevent cancer: ① Maintain a healthy lifestyle: work and rest on time. ②Pay attention to maintaining oral hygiene: brush your teeth after meals and change your toothbrush every 3 months. ③Regular physical examination: For friends with a family history of cancer, high-risk factors, or friends who are exposed to chemical carcinogens, it is recommended to have regular physical examinations.
Cancer prevention is better than treatment. It is recommended to eat a reasonable diet to avoid "cancer ingestion". Insist on not eating too hot, irritating food, resolutely to eat less or no pickled products, and less fried and smoked foods. Male friends should pay special attention to quitting smoking and drinking and not eating betel nuts.
