It's impossible to imagine just how bad heartburn really is until you've actually experienced it firsthand. It can be so painful that people go to the emergency room because they're afraid they're having a heart attack. Some people struggle with heartburn nearly every day, while others only experience it once in a great while. It's estimated that heartburn strikes 15 million Americans daily. The number one concern most people after they've finally gotten some relief from the pain is what was the cause of the heartburn.
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Is Heartburn an Indication of Cancer?
April 14, 2020
What You Should Know About Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer
August 23, 2017
Oral, head and neck cancer is cancer that begins in the internal tissue of somewhere in your mouth, neck or head -- excluding cancers of the eye, skin, and brain. The major areas that are usually affected by this type of cancer include:
- sinuses
- nasal cavity
- salivary glands
- pharynx (the part of the upper part of the throat that's right behind the mouth)
- larynx (the lower part of the throat that holds the voice box)
- gums
- cheek lining
- lips
- floor of mouth
- hard palate
- gum behind the wisdom teeth
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Categories: Cancer Prevention, Cancer Risk, Oral, Head and Neck Cancer