Indian producer, filmmaker and father of Hrithik Roshan has been diagnosed with early stages of squamous cell carcinoma of the throat or commonly known as throat cancer. Hrithik revealed the shocking news on his social media account along with a picture of his father. Squamous cell carcinoma of the throat is the most common type of throat cancer. It is the cancer of the epithelial cells where they start growing abnormally and uncontrollably. They are also known as epidermoid carcinoma. Throat cancer refers to cancerous tumours that develop in your throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) or tonsils. Rakesh Roshan Suffering from Cancer; Hrithik Roshan Posts a Heartfelt Note before His Father’s Surgery.

In the post shared by Hrithik, he and Rakesh Roshan are seen posing together at the gym and he revealed that how strong his dad is. He wrote: “Asked my dad for a picture this morning. Knew he wouldn’t miss gym on surgery day. He is probably the strongest man I know. Got diagnosed with early stage of squamous cell carcinoma of the throat a few weeks ago, but he is in full spirits today as he proceeds to battle it. As a family we are fortunate and blessed to have a leader like him. Love you dad.” Oral Sex Causes Cancer? Here’s What You Need to Know about Safe Blowjobs and Cunnilingus.

Hrithik Roshan Reveals His Father Rakesh Roshan Has Throat Cancer

 

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Causes & Risks of Throat Cancer

Commonly, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma affects the mouth, throat, larynx and lymph nodes of the neck. Throat cancer is of two types – squamous cell carcinoma (affects the flat cells lining of the throat) and adenocarcinoma (affects the glandular cells). The primary causes and risk factors involve smoking, alcohol intake, age over 65 years and sexually transmitted virus.

Symptoms & Diagnosis of Throat Cancer

Early signs and symptoms of throat cancer include changes in your voice, difficulty in swallowing, ear pain, a sore throat and a lump or sore that doesn’t heal. To check for throat cancer, doctors will perform a direct or indirect laryngoscopy. This procedure gives your doctor a closer view of the throat. The disease can be treated with either surgery or radiation in the early stages. The tumour can be surgically removed by performing endoscopic surgery, cordectomy and laryngectomy.

Last year Sonali Bendre was diagnosed with cancer and was being treated in the United States of America and Ayushmaan Khurana’s wife Tahira was also diagnosed with early stages of cancer. On the work front, Rakesh Roshan will soon commence the fourth instalment of the popular Krrish franchise. Krrish 4 is slated to hit the theatres on Christmas 2020. We wish a speedy recovery to Rakesh Roshan.

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