Hollilander is supporting World Head and Neck Cancer Day in Ireland 2024, taking place on the 27th of July 2024. It is the seventh most common cancer and leads to 325,000 deaths annually. It is predicted to go up by 30% annually according to a study by Nature. Men in their 50s and 60s are most at risk.
We can observe a trend with people getting more into the fitness industry and maintaining their work-life balance. It is important to take good care of your body and protect your head and neck especially if you are working 9-5 jobs !!!
To raise awareness about the world head and neck cancer day, check for the following symptoms:
- Smoking or Drinking regularly (increases the chance by 50%)
- Pain or bleeding in the mouth
- Swelling
- Breathing problems
- Lumps in neck
- Human Papilloma Virus or HPV, has been indirectly leading to cancer in the throat region.
- Change in voice
- Ear Pain
Prevention is better than cure!!
Visit your doctor if you have any of the above symptoms for more than 3 weeks.
For this world head and neck cancer day let’s take the mandatory steps and choose to stay safe:
Prevention:
- Healthy diet. Yes we know you have cravings but a healthy diet can expect a person’s life expectancy by close to 10 years according to a study by NLM(National Library of Medicine)
- Cardio workout and Gym
- Less stress
- Avoiding alcohol abuse
- Maintaining good oral hygiene
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