Mumbai, Maharashtra, 24th of July, 2026 : Amid the rising incidence of head and neck cancer in India, medical experts have stressed the importance of continued vigilance even after successful treatment. On the occasion of World Head and Neck Cancer Day, Dr. Amit Chakraborty, Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon at SSO Hospital, said that cancer survivors remain at risk of recurrence, making regular follow-ups and a healthy lifestyle essential.
Dr. Amit Chakraborty said, “Head and neck cancer can recur in 20–40 out of every 100 patients who have undergone treatment. However, with early detection and regular follow-up, recurrence can be diagnosed in time and treated successfully.”
Sharing their personal journeys, 43-year-old Mihir Jobanputra and 70-year-old Dinkar Adhav said that timely diagnosis and surgery helped them return to healthy lives. They urged people to stay away from tobacco and smoking and not to ignore persistent mouth ulcers, white patches, or any unusual changes in the mouth.
According to experts, tobacco, gutkha, areca nut (supari), alcohol consumption, and HPV infection are among the leading risk factors for head and neck cancer.
SSO Hospital is also set to launch a Head & Neck Cancer Centre of Excellence, offering comprehensive care under one roof, including screening, surgery, reconstructive treatment, radiation therapy, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up.
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