Antibody Drug Conjugates Creates Major Growth Avenues for the Head and Neck Cancer Market
Squamous cells, which line the
mucosal surfaces of the head and neck, including the interior of the mouth,
nose, and throat, are the primary cause of head and neck cancer. Salivary glands,
pharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, and oral cavity can all be
impacted by head and neck cancers. The sixth most common cancer worldwide, head
and neck cancer (HNC) is estimated to have 630,000 new cases each year. In
addition to the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses, squamous cell carcinomas,
or HNCs, also affect the salivary glands, oral cavity, scalp, and paranasal
sinuses. The mouth cavity is where cancer most frequently manifests itself, and
smoking and drinking are major risk factors.
Cancer is the unchecked and
abnormal cell growth that gives rise to a mass called a tumour. This growth may
or may not be malignant. The term "head and neck cancer" refers to a
variety of malignant tumours that form in or near the throat, larynx, nose,
sinuses, and mouth. In addition, squamous cells, which line moist surfaces like
those inside the head and neck, are where head and neck cancers first appear
(for example, the mouth, nose, and throat). Different cell types in salivary
glands have the potential to develop into cancer.
The global
head and neck cancer market is expanding as a result of rising head and
neck cancer incidence and increased research efforts to create affordable
treatment options. The World Health Organization estimates that head and neck
cancer affects 3 to 5% of people worldwide. Additionally, every year nearly
300,000 people worldwide die from head and neck cancer, which accounts for
approximately 550,000 new cases of the disease. While the cancer can affect
people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are particularly susceptible to
it. 13,360 fatalities from head and neck cancer are anticipated in 2017 (3,420
women and 9,940 men). Men are more than twice as likely as women to develop
these cancers.
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