The Larynx is the voice box,
a two inch tube at the back of the
throat. In addition to talking it
also helps in breathing and
swallowing. The Hypopharynx and
Oropharynx constitute the space
behind the mouth that serves as a
passage for food to the esophagus
and for air from the nose and mouth.
Cancer of the Larynx is diagnosed in
about 15 000 new cases a year in the
US. A little over 1000 patients die
from this disease which tends to
affect males more that females
(90%).
Symptoms - the signs of cancer of
the larynx have been observed with
the following:
- hoarseness (that worsens
over time)
- coughing and coughing up
blood
- pain and trouble breathing
or swallowing
- lumps in the neck area
Diagnosis - Your doctor may use
an instrument called a laryngoscope
to view the area to determine if
there is any unusual growths. If any
growths are found the doctor may
remove a small piece (called a
biopsy) and have it sent to a lab
for testing.
Treatment - If the cancer is small
conventional treatment (radiation,
surgery is usually used) to treat
the cancer. More widespread cancer
can sometimes result in the removal
of the entire voice box.
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