The Cura Project Institute engages with the Green July movement and provides information about these types of cancer

We're in #JulhoVerde, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness and Fight Month. The Cura Project Institute is also fighting to educate and demystify this type of disease.

Do you know where Head and Neck Cancer appears? These tumors affect the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth and roof of the mouth, sinuses, nasal cavity, tonsil, base of the tongue, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, blood vessels, muscles and nerves in the region, and the thyroid gland.
 
But do you know the most common symptoms associated with these cancers that are often overlooked? Check it out!

• wound in the mouth that doesn't heal
• hoarseness for more than 15 days
• palpable lump in the neck
• sore throat that doesn't respond to antibiotic use
• pain or difficulty swallowing or breathing
• persistent bleeding or discharge from the nose.
• But beware: These symptoms are not always related to cancer, so it is important to investigate if you have had any of these symptoms for more than 02 weeks, see a specialized doctor for a clinical evaluation.

They are highly preventable diseases!

It is important, in addition to the symptoms, to know the risk factors for diseases and to try to avoid them. They are:

- Avoid alcohol consumption
- Don't smoke
- Pray for oral hygiene
- Prevent HPV infection with vaccine and the use of condoms

Stay tuned!

One of the main problems for treating Head and Neck Cancers is the late diagnosis of diseases, which occurs in about 60% of cases, causing a significant loss of quality of life during and after treatment. But on the other hand, if diagnosed in the first stage, the chance of curing Head and Neck Cancer is greater than 80%.

Early diagnosis saves lives!

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