5 myths about Head and Neck cancer

Many people have some myths about head and neck cancer so, don’t worry I will discuss 5 myths about head and neck cancer.

Radiation from mobile phones and microwaves can induce brain tumors.

This is untrue. Studies have shown that radiofrequency radiation (RFR) emitted by these gadgets will first affect the skin before reaching the brain. Additionally, the calcium in the skull further shields the brain from these radiofrequency radiations.

Males and females have the same number of HPV-positive cancer cases.

HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer is 2.8 to 5 times more common in males than in women. Variations in sexual behavior have been shown to have a role in the difference between men and women.

Reduced smoking rates have had little effect on the prevalence of head and neck cancer.

There is a higher chance of developing cancer if you use smokeless tobacco. The prevalence of head and neck cancer linked to smokeless tobacco varies based on geographical smokeless tobacco usage. Smokeless tobacco usage has been linked to more than 50% of oral cancer cases in both men and women.

Alcohol abuse increases the risk of head and neck cancer.

When compared to people who never drink, those who use alcohol often (more than or equivalent to three drinks per day) have a 2-fold higher risk of getting head and neck cancer.

Hot food or excessive hot food consumption raises the risk of throat cancer.

Too much hot food or drink does not raise the risk of throat cancer. Radiation exposure, asbestos, nickel, or wood dust inhalation, poor dental hygiene, and infection with the human papillomavirus are some other cancer risk factors.