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What is Hypopharyngeal Cancer?
Battling a progressive disease starts with being armed with essential information.
The hypopharynx is the bottom part of the pharynx — a five-inch-long hollow tube in the throat. The pharynx begins behind the nose, goes down the neck, and ends at the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach). Hypopharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that occurs when malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the hypopharynx.
Hypopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms
Similar to most cancers, hypopharyngeal cancer in its early stages may not show signs and symptoms. If symptoms manifest themselves, the common signs often include:
- Hoarseness and other voice changes
- Persistent sore throat
- A feeling that something is stuck in the throat
- Enlarged lymph node or a lump in the neck
- Airway obstruction, causing breathing problems
- Choking or difficulty swallowing
- Ear pain
- Chronic bad breath
- Weakness or fatigue
- Unexplainable weight loss
If you have persistent signs of hypopharyngeal cancer, see your doctor immediately.
Hypopharyngeal Cancer Risk Factors
Medical researchers currently do not know the cause of hypopharyngeal cancer. However, certain factors may increase a man or woman’s risk, including:
- Tobacco and alcohol use
- Poor nutrition
- Infection with human papillomavirus
- Genetic syndromes, such as:
- Fanconi anemia
- Dyskeratosis congenita
- Exposure to certain chemicals
- Personal history of gastroesophageal reflux disease
If you have risk factors, discuss them with your physician.
Diagnostic Tests for Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Early diagnosis is key to improving your hypopharyngeal cancer prognosis and life expectancy. Your doctor may recommend the following procedures to detect cancer of the hypopharynx:
- Medical history and physical exam
- Laryngoscopy
- Videostroboscopy
- Molecular testing of the tumor
- Examination of removed tissue (biopsy)
- Imaging tests, such as:
- Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Integrated positron emission tomography (PET)-CT scan
- Bone scan
- Ultrasound
- X-ray and barium swallow
Why Choose Us for Alternative Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatments?
Our hypopharyngeal cancer treatment at New Hope Unlimited is carefully designed by highly specialized experts in conventional and alternative medicine. The ultimate goal of our cancer care team is to provide comprehensive care with the least possible side effects, fostering both your physical and psychological well-being.
Allow us to give you New Hope. Learn more about our treatment strategy and how we can help you overcome hypopharyngeal cancer.
Our Approach
Advanced Treatments for Hypopharyngeal Cancer
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Patient SatisfactionOur 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, we equip each private ward 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?
Your treatment for hypopharyngeal cancer will depend on your age, cancer stage, symptoms, previous treatments, general health, and other factors for discussion during your consultation. Specific treatments may include detoxification and nutrient supplementation, among others. Know more about our hypopharyngeal cancer alternative treatments here.
2. Is alternative hypopharyngeal cancer treatment painful?
Pain and discomfort are common symptoms of advanced head and neck cancers, as well as well-known side effects of some conventional cancer therapies. If pain is a chronic problem for you, New Hope Unlimited practices pain management techniques that may help in reducing physical pain or discomfort.
