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A laryngeal carcinoma is a form of head and neck cancer that is quite frequent. In the United States, a rough estimate is that around 12,620 persons (9,940 men and 2,680 women) are likely to be diagnosed with laryngeal cancer th...
The image below illustrates the different parts that get affected by head and neck cancers.Â
LARYNGEAL CANCER
The below pictures depict (a) the anatomy of a larynx and (b) what a laryngeal cancer looks like.
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Risk factors influence the chance of developing cancer (laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers) among individuals, but individuals with no risk factors also develop cancer. The common risk factors for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal ...
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Studies are still evaluating the factors accountable for causing laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, thereby devising ways to prevent these diseases. Even though there is no tested way to avoid these cancers altogether, people ...
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Cancer screening employs the systematic application of various tests to detect cancer (laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer). And the primary aim of screening for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer includes detecting the disease...
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The signs and symptoms of the laryngeal or hypopharyngeal region experienced by the individuals help describe the condition effectively. The most common symptoms of laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancers include voice becoming hoar...
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Treatment (laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer) recommendations depend upon the size, grade, and type of tumor, metastasis, possible side effects, and patient’s preferences and overall health. The standard treatment techniques...
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Clinical trials are considered a better method for treating laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers. The evaluation of new drugs, different combinations of treatments, new approaches to surgery, and new therapies are a part of the ...
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Several latest research studies are underway to seek more information on laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, related prevention methods, diagnostic process at the initial phase, and best treatment strategies. New targeted thera...
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Treatments of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer result in causing various side effects and changes to the body of the patient. And so, the results of treatment show variations among the patients. Sometimes the same treatment s...
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Follow-up care for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers refers to the after-treatment protocols conducted by the healthcare team. This will involve looking out for recurrence, managing the side effects, and monitoring the overal...
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Survivorship begins right after the disease (laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer) is diagnosed. People who have been taking treatments and whose disease condition has been cured post-treatment are also considered survivors. Surv...
Patients will have a lot of queries in their minds concerning their disease (Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal) condition. Open communication with the doctor and health care team is crucial in making informed choices regarding cancer treatment and care. ...
Below are some links that can provide ample information regarding laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers, covering all aspects of the diseases. These links will help render truthful information regarding the cancer types, their diagnosis, symptoms and...
