Sheila Serra, the voice actor of "The King of Transformers", dies of throat cancer at the age of 89

Seela Sella, a Finnish national treasure actress and voice actor who voiced many classic Disney characters, including Isma in "The King of Transformers" and Grandma in "Mulan", was diagnosed with throat cancer this spring, but died on September 28 at the age of 89. Her passing left many fans sad and missed. According to the health education materials of Fengyuan Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, pain, and persistent cough or hemoptysis may be early signs of laryngeal cancer, and you must be alert.

During her lifetime, Sila Sela voiced many classic Disney characters, including the witch in "Snow White", Isma in "The King of Disguise", grandma in "Mulan", etc. She accompanied many adults and children as they grew up. With an acting career spanning nearly 70 years, Sirasela has made achievements in theater, film, television, radio and voiceovers, performing more than 400 roles in her lifetime.

Fengyuan Hospital health education information states that there are four main functions of the throat: breathing, coughing, swallowing and pronunciation. Therefore, once a patient gets throat cancer, these four basic functions will be slightly lost. If detected and treated early, the cure rate is over 90%. How to prevent it? It is best to pay attention to the following high-risk factors:

1. Smoking: This is the main risk factor. 88-98% of laryngeal cancer patients also have long-term smoking habits.

2. Drink alcohol.

3. Age: Laryngeal cancer is most common between the ages of 50 and 70.

4. Gender: There are more men than women.

5. Malnutrition: lack of Vitamin B and A.

6. Poor autoimmune function.

7. Chronic irritation: Severe air pollution, or frequent exposure to certain carcinogens, such as asbestos; or overuse of vocal cords may also cause laryngeal lesions.

8. Gastroesophageal reflux: Long-term gastric acid stimulation may cause lesions in the throat mucosa.

9. Genetic inheritance: According to statistics, 7-15% of laryngeal cancer patients have a family history of laryngeal cancer.

10. Viruses: human papillomavirus and herpes virus.

Fengyuan Hospital reminds the public that if the public finds the following 7 signs, it may be related to laryngeal cancer, and it is best to seek further medical confirmation:

●Hoarse voice: It is the most important early symptom of laryngeal cancer, accounting for about 80% to 90%. The larynx is a very delicate organ. Once a tumor develops, the vocal cords will become insufficient, causing the voice to change. If hoarseness occurs for no apparent reason and lasts for more than 2 weeks, seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

●Difficulty breathing: When the tumor grows, it may block the trachea and cause difficulty breathing.

●Throat pain: If the throat cancer invades a wide area, you will have a sore throat.

●Difficulty and pain in swallowing: This is because the tumor invades the esophagus and extends to the base of the tongue or hypopharyngeal tissue.

●Cough or hemoptysis that does not heal for a long time: Coughing and blood-stained sputum may be caused by cancer tissue becoming inflamed due to ulcers, erosion, and increased secretions, which are retained in the trachea and throat. Patients often feel that phlegm is stuck in the throat and cannot be coughed out.

●Neck mass: When laryngeal cancer cells metastasize to the neck via lymph nodes, a mass will appear in the neck.

●Others: Such as unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, ear pain, etc.