Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon in Ahmedabad, Gujarat & Rajasthan

Head & neck cancer surgeon in ahmedabad, gujarat & rajasthan

Head & Neck cancers are commonest cancer in male in northwestern India constitutes more than 1/3 of all cancers in male due to rampant use of tobacco in different form. Poor dental Hygiene, poor nutritional status, generalized ability, and acid reflux (GERD) are other risk factors for Head & Neck cancers.

Oral Cavity cancers are commonest (13.7 cases/1, 00,000 population) followed by cancers of Hypo pharynx (5.5 cases/1, 00,000) and larynx (5.5 cases/1, 00,000). In Gujarat, oral cavity cancers incidence is highest in the world. It is related to widespread tobacco habit. The proportion of tobacco related cancers among male varies from 33.4-50.6%. Among females relative proportion varies from 10.7-15.2%.

Smoking can cause cancers of on a cavity, esophagus, pancreas, larynx, lung, liver, kidney, cervix, bladder & bowel. Smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, Gutkha, kheni, panmasala etc) can cause cancers of oral cavity, esophagus, pancreas.

Every new born & neonates can be affected due to smoking done by parents. It leads to hepatoblastoma & leukemia in offspring alcohol along with smoking increases upper are digestive tract cancers.

HPV virus infection is established cause of oropharyngeal cancers . it is commonest cause of oropharynx (tonsils) cancers in western world countries.

It is EB virus is cause of nasopharyngeal cancers.

So, to meet the growing needs of head and neck cancer care and to help the people of Northwestern India prevent cancer, Dr. Murtuza established Raj Surgical Oncology Care with the primary aim of spreading cancer awareness and giving a better life to those suffering from cancer.”

As a Head and Neck Cancer Specialist and best head and neck surgeon, Dr. Murtuza Laxmidhar treated 2000+ patients across Ahmedabad, Gujarat & Rajasthan, who were suffering from different types of cancer, including Oral Cavity Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Hypopharyngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Paranasal Sinus Cancer, and Salivary Gland Cancer, and gave the best outcomes to their families as they wanted. If you have any queries regarding Head and Neck Cancer, don’t shy away, book your appointment now with Dr. Murtuza and get expert consultation, accurate diagnosis, and the right treatment approach for your condition.