Only my Health: World Head and Neck Cancer Day 2024: Why Head and Neck Cancer Strikes Men More Than Women

Published : 25 July, 2024


In a feature published in OnlyMyHealth on World Head and Neck Cancer Day 2024, Dr. Mudit Agarwal, Unit Head & Senior Consultant of Head & Neck Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), explores why head and neck cancer affects men more than women. The article reveals that men are at higher risk due to elevated rates of tobacco chewing, smoking, and alcohol consumption, contributing to 26% of cases compared to 8% in women. It also highlights the increasing incidence among younger individuals. Advances in AI, robotic surgeries, and precision medicine are transforming diagnosis and treatment, with early detection being crucial for better outcomes.


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