What causes head and neck cancers, expert explains | Lifestyle – Times of India Videos

In this video, Dr. Deepak Sarin, Vice Chairman, Head & Neck Cancer Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Cancer Care, Medanta talks about head and neck cancers. Head and neck cancers can develop due to various factors, including tobacco and alcohol use, which are significant risk factors. Additionally, infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly HPV-16, is a leading cause, especially for cancers of the oropharynx. Other risk factors include poor oral hygiene, chronic irritation from factors like chewing betel quid, and exposure to certain chemicals or radiation.