As a result of the Open Doors Day on the prevention and early diagnosis of diseases of the head and neck, as well as the thyroid gland, more than 20 people were consulted.

On November 20, on the basis of the National Research Oncological Center, an open door day for the prevention and early diagnosis of tumors of diseases of the above localizations was held. On this day, residents and guests of Nur-Sultan from 9.00 to 14.00 hours, by appointment, were able to receive a consultation with a surgeon-oncotolaryngologist and an endocrinologist-surgeon.

“Unfortunately, often patients come to us with advanced stages of tumors. For example, if a patient develops pathology in the oral cavity, he goes to the dentist, and the doctor treats him with herbs, rinses, etc. and time is wasted. When a tumor develops in the larynx. In this case, a person's voice changes, then the patient turns to an ENT doctor or a therapist, and doctors prescribe antibiotics and other medications. It should be remembered that any inflammatory disease, with proper treatment, has a good effect within 10 days. If there is no effect, one should assume about an oncological disease. This is oncological alertness, "said the doctor - oncologist, plastic surgeon Dulat Serikbayuly.

There are major risk factors that significantly increase the risk of head and neck cancer - tobacco use (smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes, chewing or snuff) and alcohol abuse. Also, prolonged exposure to the sun (this is especially true for cancer in the lips, scalp and neck cancer), human papillomavirus, Epstein-Barr virus, poor oral and dental hygiene, environmental or professional inhalants (paints and varnishes, asbestos), use drugs, unhealthy diet (low content of vitamins A and B), weakened immune system and others.

During the open day, precancerous diseases were found in 3 patients who applied for consultation. All patients with identified pathologies were referred for further examination and treatment at the National Research Oncological Center.