Cancers of the Tongue, Tonsils, and Larynx

the-bigger-picture · health-and-living · 10 Jun 2019 · 47 mins listen

When we fall ill, mouth ulcers and sore throats are common symptoms that emerge. However, if they don’t heal, it could be a sign of tongue, tonsils, or larynx cancers. So how can we accurately diagnose these cancers? We’ll be speaking to Dr Balachandran Appoo, consultant ENT, head and neck laser surgeon from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara to find out more about these cancers can be treated.

Produced by:

Lim Sue Ann

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,SME,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

thomsonhospital, head and neck cancers, laser, oral cancer, sores, lesions, Health and Living, Bigger Picture

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