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Specialists from the National Cancer Center Head and Neck Oncology Clinic of the Rare Cancer Center Yu-Seok Jeong and Joon-Gol Seok, and Principal Investigator of the Jungang Cancer Registry Center, analyzed and published the core statistics of Cancer registry from 1999 to 2017 on the 31st. Study results appear in the February issue of the international journal Cancer.
Tonsil cancer is cancer that occurs in the palatine tonsils on both sides of the uvula. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause. This virus causes cervical cancer and tonsil cancer. The incidence rate is stagnant in the younger population. For those ages 20 to 39, an average annual increase of 1.9% from 99 to 2017. For those ages 40 to 59, the average annual increase was 8.1% from 99 to 2008, but fell to an increase of 1.7% from 2009 to 2017. On the other hand, those who are 60 years or older have an average annual increase of 6.2%. As the elderly population increases, the incidence rate increases.
Professor Jeong Yoo-suk from the Department of Otolaryngology said: “The development of tonsil cancer in relatively young people has moved to the elderly. “The incidence of tonsil cancer in young people is estimated to stabilize due to lifestyle changes, reduced smoking rates in adult men, and vaccination against human papillomaviruses.”
Seollam increases in all age groups after 99 years. In particular, the average annual increase of 7.7% among those between 20 and 30 years old. For those between 40 and 59 years old, the average annual increase is 4.6% from 2011 to 2017, and those over 60 will increase by 2.7% from 99 to 2017.
A typical risk factor for oral cancer, including cancer of the tongue, is smoking. In addition, drinking, radiation, eating habits, genetic sensitivity, etc. have an influence. The incidence of snow cancer is also increasing abroad.
Co-lead author Seok Jun-geol, an otolaryngologist, said: “Snow cancer is a cancer with a particularly poor prognosis, and smoking, alcohol and viruses are cited as important risk factors.” environmental and genetic factors that are distinct from risk factors. “
Specialist Seok Joon-geol added: “If symptoms of a sore tongue or throat, ulcers, discoloration or thickening, difficulty swallowing or hints of lumps in the throat persist for more than 2 weeks, it is best to consult a specialist.
Tonsil and tongue cancer is rare. Tonsil cancer occurred in 109 people in 1999 and increased to 517 in 2017. Oral cancer increased from 397 to 1,082. 90% of mouth cancers are tongue cancer. The Cancer Center analyzed that the incidence of head and neck cancer is similar to that of Western countries such as the United States and Sweden.
