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Diagnosing Cancer Larynx, Hypopharynx, and Oropharynx
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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