MEATSTATSIC SQUAMOUS NECK CANCER WITH OCCULT PRIMARY

It is a type of squamous cell carcinoma in which cancer cells are found in the lymph nodes of neck. But primary source of cancer is unidentified.

NECK CANCER CAUSES: –

the exact cause is unknown.

• The main cause is unknown primary tumor location.
• Due to delayed diagnosis of primary tumor.
• Tobacco, smoking and alcohol addiction.
• Dysfunction of immune system.

SYMPTOMS: – symptoms depend on the location of lymph node involvement.

1. Enlarge lymph nodes.
2. Neck pain.
3. Dysphagia.
4. Changes in voice.
5. Pain in ear.
6. Persistent cough.
7.  Pain in throat.
8. Unexplained weight loss.
9. Loss of appetite.
10. Weakness and fatigue.

INVESTIGATIONS:-

1. CBC.
2. LFT.
3. KFT.
4. HPV TESTING.
5. CT SCAN.
6. X-RAY.
7. MRI.
8. PET SCAN.
9. FNAC.
10. Endoscopy.
11. Biopsy.

It is important to identify the primary location of tumor. So, that proper treatment should be given.

NECK CANCER HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT:-

PHOSPHORUS:-

1. It is indicated medicine for enlarged lymph nodes.
2. Person is debilitated.
3. Palpitation of heat.
4. Shortness of breath or dyspnea on least exertion.
5. Loose and offensive stools with complete exhaustion thereafter.

SCROPHULARIA:-

1. It is indicated medicine for enlarged lymph nodes.
2. Scrofulous swelling.
3. Person is debilitated.
4. Swelling of lymph nodes.
5. Asthma in scrofulous patients.
6. Nodosities in breasts.

ARSENUIC ALBUM:-

1. Dyspnea, shortness of breath and pallor are marked.
2. Profound blood changes.
3. Heart action is weak.
4. Glandular enlargement.
5. Patient is very restless and anxious.
6. Aggravation in midnight and afternoon.