The larynx, commonly known as the voice box, sits in the front of the neck. It is made up of an intricate system of muscles, cartilages, and tissues. The larynx is important for voice production, breathing and swallowing. It has three levels: glottal, supraglottal and subglottal. Cancer of the larynx, often referred to as throat cancer, can happen at any of these levels and will have different symptoms in the early stages, depending on where it occurs.
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According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2009 in the United States, approximately 12,290 new diagnoses of laryngeal cancer were made, and 3,660 individuals died from the disease. Cancer of the larynx, also known as the vo...
Cancer of the larynx, or laryngeal cancer, affects the voice box. It is more common in males and usually occurs after the age of 55, according to National Cancer Institute. With this type of cancer, your voice becomes hoarse a...
Your doctors will first analyze the type and location of your cancer and determine its size and stage of growth before deciding on your treatment options. There are several ways to treat laryngeal cancer, including radiation th...
Researchers know of several risk factors that increase a person's chance of developing laryngeal cancer. Some risk factors are beyond our control, such as being over 55, African American or male. However, we can modify other r...
