CASE DISCUSSION
Oropharyngeal Cancers
Presented India by Dr. Vijay Kumar KonthamViews
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Case Description
Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer in which cancer cells are found within an area of your throat called your oropharynx.More than 90% of oropharyngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, which are cancers arising from the flat surface cells lining your mouth and throat. Often,...
Case Summary
- The oropharynx, situated between the oral cavity, hypopharynx, and nasopharynx, includes the soft palate, base of the tongue, and tonsils. While tobacco and alcohol are known risk factors for oropharyngeal cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant etiological factor, accounting for approximately 70% of cases.
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Dr. Vijay Kumar Kontham
Alumni- Apollo Gleneagles HospitalConsultant Radiation Oncologist & Pain and Palliative Care Physician, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr. Vijay Kumar Kontham is a Consultant Radiation Oncologist and Pain & Palliative Care Physician at Yashoda Hospitals. With extensive expertise in radiation oncology, he provides advanced cancer treatment and radiation therapy. He also specializes in pain management and palliative care, supporting patients’ comfort and quality of life during and after treatment. Through his compassionate approach, Dr. Kontham combines medical excellence with empathetic care to support patients and their families.
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