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Larynx Cancer
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larynx cancer
Larynx Cancer
Is cancer of the vocal cords, or other areas of the throat.
Causes:
Smoking
Use of tobacco
Smoking and drinking alcohol combined
Most cancers of the throat develop in adults older than 50.
Symptoms:
Neck pain
Sore throat that does not resolve in 1 to 2 weeks
Swelling in the neck
Abnormal weight loss
Abnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds
Cough
Coughing up blood
Difficulty swallowing
Hoarseness that does not resolve in 1 to 2 weeks
Diagnosis:
An examination of the neck and throat
A laryngoscopy - to look into the mouth and down the throat to see the tumor.
A neck or cranial CT scan to determine if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the neck.
Biopsy to confirm the presence of a cancerous tumor.
Treatment:
When the tumor is small, either surgery or radiation therapy alone can be used to eliminate the tumor..
When the tumor is larger or has spread to lymph nodes in the neck, combination radiation and chemotherapy is often used to preserve the voice box and is successful in most cases.
Surgical removal of the tumor, including all or part of the vocal cords (laryngectomy) may be necessary in some cases. If a laryngectomy is required, a surgical prosthesis (artificial vocal cords) may be implanted, voice aids may be used, or speech therapy may be recommended to teach alternative methods of speaking.
Many patients also need swallowing therapy after treatment to help them adjust to the changes in the structure of the throat.
Prognosis:
Throat cancers can be cured in 90% of patients if detected early. If the cancer has spread to surrounding tissues or lymph nodes in the neck, 50 – 60% of patients can be cured. If the cancer has spread (metastasized) to parts of the body outside the head and neck, the cancer is not curable and treatment is aimed at prolonging quality of life.
Possible Complications:
Difficulty swallowing
Disfigurement of the neck or face
Hardening of the skin of the neck
Loss of voice and speaking ability
Spread of the cancer to other body areas (metastasis)
Airways obstruction
When to Contact a us:
Hoarseness or change in voice with no obvious cause that lasts longer than 1 week.
Lump in the neck that does not go away in 2 - 3 weeks.
Prevention:
Minimize or avoid smoking and excess alcohol use.
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