What Patients Say About Cancer Treatment at New Hope
What Is Head and Neck Cancer?
Battling a progressive disease begins with being armed with essential information.
Head and neck cancer is a group of malignant diseases in or near your throat, voice box, mouth, nose, or sinuses. It most often begins in the cells that line the surfaces of these body parts, which doctors call squamous cells.
Head and Neck Cancers We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
There are five principal types of head and neck cancer, each named according to the body part where they develop:
- Oral and oropharyngeal cancer (mouth)
- Nasopharyngeal cancer (throat)
- Laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer (voice box)
- Salivary gland cancer
- Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer
Head and Neck Cancer Symptoms
Signs of head and neck cancer vary depending on the location of the disease. They may include:
- A lump or mass in the head or neck area
- Numbness or weakness in the head and neck region
- A sore that persists or worsens
- Red or white patches in the mouth
- Bad breath not explained by poor hygiene
- Voice changes or hoarseness
- Nasal obstruction or persistent nasal congestion
- Frequent nosebleeds and unusual nasal discharge
- Difficulty breathing
- Changes in sight, such as double vision
- Pain or difficulty chewing and swallowing
- Pain or difficulty moving the jaw or tongue
- Blood in the saliva or phlegm
- Loosening of teeth
- Dentures that suddenly no longer fit
- Unintended weight loss
- Ear pain or infection
- Fatigue or low energy
See a medical professional if you experience one or more persistent symptoms. An accurate diagnosis, followed by proper treatment, can improve your head and neck cancer prognosis and life expectancy.
Head and Neck Cancer Causes
Little is known about the exact causes of head and neck cancer. However, certain factors may increase a man or woman’s risk:
- Smoking and chewing tobacco
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Infection with Epstein-Barr virus
- Poor oral hygiene
- Ingestion of asbestos, paint, and other chemical fumes
- A deficiency in vitamin A or B
- Chronic sun exposure
- Recurrent acid refluxes
- Having a weak immune system
- Being older than 40
- Being African-American
Diagnostic Tests for Head and Neck Cancer
If your doctor suspects head and neck cancer, the following tests may help detect it:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- HPV test
- Endoscopy
- Imaging scans and x-rays
- Tissue sample (biopsy)
If you receive a head or neck cancer diagnosis, your doctor will determine its stage and the most appropriate treatment option for your case.
Why Choose Us for Alternative Head and Neck Cancer Treatments?
At New Hope Unlimited, head and neck cancer treatments are carefully designed by a team of specialized experts. Our medical doctors, who additionally practice alternative medicine, create customized care plans centered on each patient’s specific treatment needs. We take a team approach to deliver advanced therapies with the least possible short- and long-term side effects, prioritizing quality of life. Click here to learn more.
Our Approach
Advanced Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer
Top-Rated Physicians
Personal Care
Patient Satisfaction
Our Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What specific treatments does New Hope offer?
From oxidative therapy to advanced dental care, know more about our innovative combination of conventional, alternative, and holistic treatments for head and neck cancer.
2. Why is New Hope Unlimited’s treatment facility in Mexico?
Currently, Mexico authorizes more cancer treatment options researched and developed from other countries than the United States. Some of New Hope’s treatment protocols originated in countries such as Germany, Italy, China, Israel, Peru, and Columbia, among others.
