{"id":1887,"date":"2018-02-14T06:58:34","date_gmt":"2018-02-14T06:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.qcs.qa\/?page_id=1887\/"},"modified":"2019-11-12T08:35:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T05:35:54","slug":"head-and-neck-cancer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qcs.qa\/en\/head-and-neck-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Head and neck cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;head-para&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Head and neck cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It is a group of cancer that originates in the head and neck area and it affects the mouth, the nose, the sinuses, the throat, the larynx (voice box), and the saliva glands.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1524291208536{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;big&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"advanced-tabs-desc-wrap-7207\" class=\"ult_tabs \" style=\" \" data-tabsstyle=\"style1\"\n data-titlebg=\"#e7ecea\" data-titlecolor=\"#74777b\" data-fullheight=\"off\"\n data-titlehoverbg=\"#4f90d1\" data-titlehovercolor=\"#ffffff\"\n data-rotatetabs=\"0\" data-responsivemode=\"Both\" data-animation=\"Fade\"\ndata-activetitle=\"#ffffff\" data-activeicon=\"\" data-activebg=\"#4f90d1\"  data-respmode=\"Accordion\" data-respwidth=\"700\" data-scroll = \"on\" data-activeindex=\"1\"><ul id=advanced-tabs-wrap-8599 class=\"ult_tabmenu style1 Style_4\" style=\"color:transparent;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><li class=\"ult_tab_li ult_tab_style_4 \" data-iconcolor=\"#74777b\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"background-color:#e7ecea;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;border-style:solid;border-top-left-radius:8px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#887b4afd-d8d2-0c73d-46b188cb-36e9\"  id=\"887b4afd-d8d2-0c73d-46b188cb-36e9\"  style=\"color:#74777b;;   \" class=\"ult_a ult_tab_style_4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t     <span class=\"ult_tab_main Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-8599 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_tab_display_text ult-responsive\" style=\";\">Risk factors<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"ult_tab_li ult_tab_style_4 \" data-iconcolor=\"#74777b\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"background-color:#e7ecea;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;border-style:solid;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1517811542245-2-7c73d-46b188cb-36e9\"  id=\"1517811542245-2-7c73d-46b188cb-36e9\"  style=\"color:#74777b;;   \" class=\"ult_a ult_tab_style_4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t     <span class=\"ult_tab_main Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-8599 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_tab_display_text ult-responsive\" style=\";\">Early signs and symptoms<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"ult_tab_li ult_tab_style_4 \" data-iconcolor=\"#74777b\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"background-color:#e7ecea;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;border-style:solid;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1518590729336-3-8\"  id=\"1518590729336-3-8\"  style=\"color:#74777b;;   \" class=\"ult_a ult_tab_style_4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t     <span class=\"ult_tab_main Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-8599 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_tab_display_text ult-responsive\" style=\";\">Early detection<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"ult_tab_li ult_tab_style_4 \" data-iconcolor=\"#74777b\" data-iconhover=\"#ffffff\" style=\"background-color:#e7ecea;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;border-style:solid;border-top-right-radius:8px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1517818118235-2-9c73d-46b188cb-36e9\"  id=\"1517818118235-2-9c73d-46b188cb-36e9\"  style=\"color:#74777b;;   \" class=\"ult_a ult_tab_style_4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t     <span class=\"ult_tab_main Both \">\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t <span class=\"ult_tab_section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-8599 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_tab_display_text ult-responsive\" style=\";\">Prevention<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-desc-wrap-7207 .ult_tabcontent .ult_tab_min_contain  p'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' class=\"ult_tabcontent ult-responsive style1\" style=\"color:#74777b;\"><div class=\"ult_tab_min_contain \" >\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Modifiable risk factors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoking in all its forms (including chewing tobacco \u201cSweika\u201d and indirect smoking(<\/li>\n<li>Drinking alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Specific viral infections in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Previous head and neck cancer<\/li>\n<li>Excessive exposure to radiation<\/li>\n<li>Occupational exposure to some substances (especially people working in certain jobs in the construction, metal, textile and ceramic)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<strong>You should consult\u00a0<u>your dentist or your Ear Nose Throat specialized doctor<\/u>\u00a0immediately if you have any of the following symptoms\u00a0<u>in a persistent (chronic) manner:<\/u><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blockage or bleeding in the nose<\/li>\n<li>Pain, ulcers, or red spots of the tongue<\/li>\n<li>Ulcer or red spots in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the throat<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<li>Swelling in the jaw or the neck<\/li>\n<li>Change in the voice or hoarseness<\/li>\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Early detection of head and neck cancer in its early stages would save lives.<br \/>\n<strong>You have to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Feel both sides of your neck and the area under the mandible (lower jaw) for any swelling or change in the symmetry of both sides.<\/li>\n<li>Check your mouth cavity and your tongue for any ulcers, red discoloration, or swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Visit your dentist regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2356&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"ult_tabitemname\"  >\n\t\t\t\t[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Avoidance or quitting smoking and tobacco products in all its forms (chewing tobacco or sweika)<\/li>\n<li>Avoidance drinking alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Oral and dental care<\/li>\n<li>Healthy lifestyle (healthy nutrition and regular physical activity)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult_acord advanced-tabs-desc-wrap-7207\">\n   <div class=\"ult-tabto-accordion \" style=\"width:;\"\n    data-titlecolor=\"#74777b\"  data-titlebg=\"#e7ecea\"\n     data-titlehoverbg=\"#4f90d1\" data-titlehovercolor=\"#ffffff\" data-animation=\"Fade\"\n     data-activetitle=\"#ffffff\" data-activeicon=\"\" data-activebg=\"#4f90d1\" data-scroll = \"on\" data-activeindex=\"1\" >\n     <dl><dt class=\"\">\n\t        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a \" id=\"887b4afd-d8d2-0c73d-46b188cb-36e9\" style=\"color:#74777b;;background-color:#e7ecea;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#887b4afd-d8d2-0c73d-46b188cb-36e9\">\n\t        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\">+<\/i>\n\t        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_main ult_noacordicnBoth\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-8599 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\";color:inherit \" >Risk factors<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a><\/dt>\n\t            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"color:#74777b;\">\n\t\t\t\t               [vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Modifiable risk factors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoking in all its forms (including chewing tobacco \u201cSweika\u201d and indirect smoking(<\/li>\n<li>Drinking alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Specific viral infections in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Previous head and neck cancer<\/li>\n<li>Excessive exposure to radiation<\/li>\n<li>Occupational exposure to some substances (especially people working in certain jobs in the construction, metal, textile and ceramic)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t        \t\t\t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n\t        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a \" id=\"1517811542245-2-7c73d-46b188cb-36e9\" style=\"color:#74777b;;background-color:#e7ecea;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1517811542245-2-7c73d-46b188cb-36e9\">\n\t        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\">+<\/i>\n\t        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_main ult_noacordicnBoth\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-8599 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\";color:inherit \" >Early signs and symptoms<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a><\/dt>\n\t            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"color:#74777b;\">\n\t\t\t\t               [vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<strong>You should consult\u00a0<u>your dentist or your Ear Nose Throat specialized doctor<\/u>\u00a0immediately if you have any of the following symptoms\u00a0<u>in a persistent (chronic) manner:<\/u><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blockage or bleeding in the nose<\/li>\n<li>Pain, ulcers, or red spots of the tongue<\/li>\n<li>Ulcer or red spots in the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the throat<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<li>Swelling in the jaw or the neck<\/li>\n<li>Change in the voice or hoarseness<\/li>\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t        \t\t\t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n\t        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a \" id=\"1518590729336-3-8\" style=\"color:#74777b;;background-color:#e7ecea;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1518590729336-3-8\">\n\t        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\">+<\/i>\n\t        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_main ult_noacordicnBoth\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  data-ultimate-target='#advanced-tabs-wrap-8599 .ult-span-text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"ult-span-text no_icon ult_acordian-text ult-responsive\" style=\";color:inherit \" >Early detection<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a><\/dt>\n\t            \t\t<dd class=\"ult-tabto-accordionItem ult-tabto-accolapsed\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"ult-tabto-acontent\" style=\"color:#74777b;\">\n\t\t\t\t               [vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Early detection of head and neck cancer in its early stages would save lives.<br \/>\n<strong>You have to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Feel both sides of your neck and the area under the mandible (lower jaw) for any swelling or change in the symmetry of both sides.<\/li>\n<li>Check your mouth cavity and your tongue for any ulcers, red discoloration, or swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Visit your dentist regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2356&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t        \t\t\t<\/dd><dt class=\"\">\n\t        \t<a class=\"ult-tabto-actitle withBorder ult_a \" id=\"1517818118235-2-9c73d-46b188cb-36e9\" style=\"color:#74777b;;background-color:#e7ecea;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-bottom-width:0px;border-bottom-style:solid;\" href=\"#1517818118235-2-9c73d-46b188cb-36e9\">\n\t        \t\t<i class=\"accordion-icon\">+<\/i>\n\t        \t\t\t<span class=\"ult_tab_main ult_ac_main 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