What causes it and how is it? An oncologist revealed surprising details of his case.
Teresita Reyes faces one of the most strange and aggressive types of cancer that exist. This was confirmed by the doctor Waleska GuzmanOncologist expert in head and neck, in conversation with the morning Nice to meet you.
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According to the specialist, the Mandibular cancer It is so unusual that There are no national statistics. “It is extremely uncommon. It is one among all the cancers of head and neck, which are already only 4% of the total,” he explained.
Possible risk factors include The consumption of tobacco, alcohol and the human papillomavirus (HPV). Unlike other cancers, It is not usually hereditary, but associated with behaviors.
But the most impressive came to detail the treatment. Surgery requires withdrawing part of the affected bone and rebuild the jaw using a piece of fibulabone located in the leg. “That connects to the neck vessels. It is very invasive surgery,” he warned.
After the intervention, the patient goes through tracheotomy, reeducation to swallow and months of recovery. “It is a slow, complex and painful process.“In addition, you can include Chemian and radiotherapy.
-An uncommon, but devastating ailment, which today tests the strength of one of the most beloved actresses in Chile.
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5 key data
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Mandibular cancer is extremely uncommon and has no Chilean statistics.
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It is associated with tobacco consumption, alcohol and eventually to HPV.
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Surgery implies withdrawing part of the affected bone and using fibula as a replacement.
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Teresita Reyes is hospitalized and in recovery after this operation.
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The subsequent treatment may include chemio, radio, tracheotomy and oral reeducation.
