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Find out what is squamous cell carcinoma of throat which Rakesh Roshan suffers from!

New Delhi: Veteran Bollyood filmmaker and actor Rakesh Roshan has been diagnosed with early stage of throat cancer and he will undergo surgery for the same today. His son Hrithik Roshan revealed that the ‘Koi Mil Gyaa’ director has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the throat a few weeks ago. The ‘Super 30’ actor shared a picture with his dad on Instagram and said that Rakesh is in full spirits as he proceeds to battle cancer. Tinsel town celebs like Tiger Shroff, Vishal Dadlani commented on Hrithik Roshan’s post and wished his father a speedy recovery. Here’s a quick look at the terms related to squamous cell carcinoma. What is squamous cell carcinoma of throat? According to Medicinenet.com, Squamous cell carcinoma of the throat is the most common type of throat cancer. It is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells of the lining of the throat. The throat consists of the pharynx (the upper part behind the tongue) and the larynx (the voice box). What Causes Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Throat? According to Medicinenet.com, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Throat can be caused due to several factors which includes:
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol intake
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)- It is a sexually transmitted disease which is contracted frequently through oral sex
  • Exposure to the Epstein-Barr virus
  • HIV
  • Age over 65 years
  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Exposure to chemicals such as hydrocarbons, nickel, asbestos, and wood dust
  • Genetics (rare)
How is Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the throat treated? According to myvmc.com, the best treatment for this type of cancer is radiotherapy. However, throat cancer surgery is also an appropriate option in specific cases, or the two treatments may be combined.  For more information, you can visit this link. Watch this space for more updates!
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