In d. Минске по итогам 2022 g., as well as in the Republic of Belarus as a whole, there is a constant increase in the number of newly identified cases of malignant neoplasms, including malignant neoplasms of the head and neck.

Among all malignant diseases, cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx ranks first in terms of cancer neglect., second place in terms of mortality in advanced cases and sixth place in terms of life expectancy from the moment of diagnosis.

Tumors of the head and neck - a collective term, uniting various malignant neoplasms, which primarily develop in the oral cavity, larynx, fever, sinuses, on the mucous membrane of the lips, in the cervical esophagus, and also in the salivary glands.

At the beginning of 2023. identified 1581 case of lip malignancy, oral cavity and pharynx. Every year the number of cases increases by 25-30 human.

For 2022. in g. Минске выявлено 296 cases of malignant diseases of the oral cavity, throats, lips, of them 186 cases in an advanced stage (62,8%). Of these have lived since diagnosis 5 and more years 91 human, ie. only 48,9%.

Tonsil cancer is most often diagnosed in an advanced stage. – more 87%, cancer of the gums and oropharynx - in 81% cases, and cancer of other parts of the oral cavity in an advanced stage is 80%.

In the nosological structure of mortality among the male population, cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx is in fourth place (after lung cancer, stomach, prostate gland) – 117 cases (6,8%).

Mortality from cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx among men of working age is in second place (after lung cancer) – 65 cases (12%).

In the structure of incidence of head and neck tumors 67% occupy tumors of the oral cavity and pharynx, which relate to visual localization, ie. for early detection of this oncological pathology, it is not necessary to conduct additional diagnostic studies other than examination of the oral cavity.

Risk factors for developing head and neck tumors include:

• smoking, strong alcohol abuse; immunodeficiency states (HIV infection)
• chronic respiratory tract infections (chronic tonsillitis, pharyngitis, frequent sore throats)
• Regular consumption of too hot food and an unbalanced diet
• poor oral hygiene and lack of dental sanitation
• work in hazardous conditions
• infection with Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus.

In this regard, within the framework of the European Week of Early Diagnosis of Malignant Neoplasms of the Head and Neck, and also for the purpose of informing the population on prevention issues, diagnosis and treatment of malignant neoplasms,

in g. Минске с 26 September to 29 september 2023 year, the campaign “Early detection of precancerous diseases and malignant neoplasms of the head and neck” is held.

In the period with 26 September to 29 september 2023 года будет организован прием, questionnaire and medical examination, those who applied as part of the promotion:

• in city clinics for adults
• in city dental clinics

Patients suspected of having precancerous and malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity and pharynx will be referred to specialist doctors for additional diagnostic studies.

EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER ALLOWS YOU TO SAVE LIVES AND STOP THE DISEASE!