Posted in: Cancer by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 02 Jan, 2016

What is Tonsil Cancer?

Lymphoid tissue protects the body against any kind of infection. The throat consists of three types of tonsil and they are

• The pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids), which is in the back of the throat;

• The palatine tonsils, which is on the sides of the throat; and

• The lingual tonsils, which is on the base of the tongue.

Tonsil Cancer takes place usually in the palatine tonsils, which is on the sides of the throat.

What are the symptoms of Tonsil Cancer?

Some of the symptoms of Tonsil Cancer include:

• Large Tonsil

• Blood in the saliva

• Pain in the mouth

• Difficulty in chewing food and swallowing it

• A continuous sore throat

• Pain in ear

What are the risk factors of Tonsil Cancer?

• People who fall under the age bracket of 50 years or older are more prone to Tonsil Cancer.

• Decreased Immunity

• Exposure to the HP virus, which is also called Human Papilloma Virus

• People with HIV are also prone to Tonsil Cancer

How is Tonsil Cancer diagnosed?

On the occurrence of above symptoms, an ear, nose and throat doctor should be consulted. He examines the area carefully and suggests if a biopsy is needed.

What are the treatment options available?

• Surgery - to take out cancerous tissue

• Chemotherapy - to shrink tumor

• Immunotherapy - to get rid of advanced stage tonsil cancer.

About The Author

Dr. Tarang Krishna

Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.

He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.

He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.

Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.