{"id":5789,"date":"2023-09-25T08:23:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T08:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/?p=5789"},"modified":"2024-04-13T07:46:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T07:46:32","slug":"laryngeal-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/?p=5789","title":{"rendered":"Laryngeal Cancer Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Laryngeal Cancer Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v2-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6991\" src=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1429\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v2-1.jpg 1429w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v2-1-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v2-1-1016x1024.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v2-1-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v2-1-64x64.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1429px) 100vw, 1429px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What is laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Laryngeal cancer affects your\u00a0larynx, part of your throat. Your larynx helps you speak, breathe and swallow. It contains your\u00a0vocal cords.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Cancer\u00a0affecting your larynx or vocal cords happens when cells grow uncontrollably in your larynx. As these cancerous (malignant) cells multiply, they invade tissues and damage your body.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Laryngeal cancer can form in any of the three main parts of your larynx:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Supraglottis (upper part):<\/strong>\u00a0More than one in three laryngeal cancers (35%) start here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glottis (middle part):<\/strong>\u00a0More than half of laryngeal cancers (60%) start here, where your vocal cords are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subglottis (lower part):<\/strong>\u00a0About 5% of laryngeal cancers \u2014 1 in 20 \u2014 start here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v3-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6992\" src=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v3-1.png 1400w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v3-1-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v3-1-1024x380.png 1024w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v3-1-768x285.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How common is laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Laryngeal cancer is part of a group of\u00a0head and neck cancers. Every year, approximately 12,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. About 4,000 people die from it each year.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Symptoms and Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What are the symptoms of laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s easy to mistake the first signs of laryngeal cancer for other conditions. The most common symptom \u2014 hoarseness that doesn\u2019t improve after a few weeks \u2014 is easy to mistake as a sign of a cold. If you experience the following symptoms, talk to a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Sore throat\u00a0or\u00a0cough\u00a0that doesn\u2019t improve.<\/li>\n<li>Voice changes, such as\u00a0hoarseness, that don\u2019t improve after two weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Pain or other difficulties when you\u00a0swallow.<\/li>\n<li>Lump in your neck or throat.<\/li>\n<li>Trouble making voice sounds (dysphonia).<\/li>\n<li>Ear pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you have these symptoms, seek medical attention right away:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Trouble breathing (dyspnea).<\/li>\n<li>Breathing that\u2019s noisy and high-pitched (stridor).<\/li>\n<li>The feeling that something\u2019s in your throat (globus sensation).<\/li>\n<li>Coughing up blood\u00a0(hemoptysis).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What causes laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Some forms of\u00a0HPV\u00a0(human papillomavirus), a\u00a0sexually transmitted infection\u00a0(STI), can cause laryngeal cancer.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You also have a much higher chance of developing it if you use tobacco or drink alcohol frequently.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What are the risk factors for laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Smoking\u00a0or using other tobacco products greatly increases your risk of developing laryngeal cancer. Drinking alcohol, especially a lot of it (more than one drink daily) also raises your risk. And using alcohol and tobacco together increases your risk even more.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Other risk factors of laryngeal cancer include:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong>\u00a0Laryngeal cancer happens more in people age 55 and older.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sex:<\/strong>\u00a0Men and people\u00a0assigned male at birth\u00a0are about five times more likely to develop this cancer, possibly because smoking and heavy alcohol consumption happen more among this group.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History of head and neck cancer:<\/strong>\u00a0About 1 in 4 (25%) people who have had head and neck cancer will get it again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Job:<\/strong>\u00a0People exposed to certain substances at work are at higher risk. These substances include sulfuric acid mist, wood dust, nickel,\u00a0asbestos\u00a0or manufacturing mustard gas. People who work with machines are also at higher risk of developing cancer in their larynx.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6993\" src=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v4.png 1200w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v4-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v4-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/sinohemedtour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/v4-768x320.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>Diagnosis and Tests<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How is laryngeal cancer diagnosed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A healthcare provider will ask you about your symptoms and medical history. They\u2019ll do a\u00a0physical exam, examining your throat and neck. After the initial exam, you\u2019ll most likely need other tests to confirm a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What tests help diagnose laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Diagnostic tests include:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Imaging scans:<\/strong>\u00a0CT\u00a0or\u00a0MRI\u00a0scans provide detailed images of the inside of your body. They can show a tumor\u2019s size and where it\u2019s located. A\u00a0chest X-ray\u00a0can show if cancer has spread to your\u00a0lungs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laryngoscopy:<\/strong>\u00a0During a\u00a0laryngoscopy, a provider uses a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to examine your larynx.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PET scan:<\/strong>\u00a0During a\u00a0PET scan, a provider injects a small, safe dose of a radioactive substance into your vein. The substance highlights areas with cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biopsy:<\/strong>\u00a0During a\u00a0biopsy, a provider removes a small piece of abnormal tissue from your larynx to examine under a microscope. A specialist called a\u00a0pathologist\u00a0will examine the cells and look for certain protein markers. Some types of cancer treatments only work on cancer cells with specific protein markers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What are the stages of laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Part of a diagnosis involves\u00a0staging the cancer. Your care team will figure out how severe the disease is \u2014 how far the tumor has grown and if and where it has invaded tissues in your body.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Stages of laryngeal cancer include:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Early laryngeal cancer:<\/strong>\u00a0In stages 0, 1 and 2, the\u00a0tumor\u00a0is small. Cancer hasn\u2019t spread beyond your larynx.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced laryngeal cancer:<\/strong>\u00a0In stages 3 and 4, the tumor has grown larger. It\u2019s affected your vocal cords or invaded your\u00a0lymph nodes\u00a0or other areas of your body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Where does laryngeal cancer spread first?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Laryngeal cancer that spreads beyond your larynx may invade your\u00a0thyroid, windpipe (trachea),\u00a0esophagus,\u00a0tongue, lungs,\u00a0liver\u00a0and bones.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Management and Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What is the treatment for laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Treatment for laryngeal cancer includes:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Radiation therapy<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Radiation\u00a0oncologists\u00a0deliver high-energy radiation beams to kill cancer cells. The radiation targets only the tumor to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Medical oncologists use medications to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. People often get chemotherapy intravenously (through a vein). Chemo can cause\u00a0side effects\u00a0during treatment that a medical oncologist can help you manage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunotherapy<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0This treatment uses your\u00a0immune system, your body\u2019s natural defenses, to help fight cancer. Immunotherapy is also called biologic therapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeted therapy<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0This treatment targets cancer cells with specific types of proteins, preventing the cells from multiplying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgery:<\/strong>\u00a0For early laryngeal cancer, surgery can remove the tumor while preserving your larynx (and your ability to speak and swallow). For advanced cancer, surgeons often need to do a\u00a0laryngectomy, surgery that removes your entire larynx.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You may have more than one treatment. For example, people sometimes have chemotherapy or radiation therapy after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What laryngeal surgery procedures are available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Surgery removes cancer. The goal of laryngeal cancer surgery is to remove the tumor while preserving your larynx\u2019s function. The surgeon may need to remove part or all of your larynx. Surgical procedures include:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Cordectomy:<\/strong>\u00a0Removes part or all of a vocal cord, usually through your mouth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supraglottic laryngectomy:<\/strong>\u00a0Removes the supraglottis (the upper part of your larynx), either through your neck or through your mouth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hemilaryngectomy:<\/strong>\u00a0Removes half of your larynx, preserving your voice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partial laryngectomy:<\/strong>\u00a0Removes part of your larynx so you retain your ability to talk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total laryngectomy:<\/strong>\u00a0Removes your entire larynx, through your neck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thyroidectomy<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Removes all or part of your thyroid gland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laser surgery:\u00a0<\/strong>Removes a tumor in a bloodless procedure using a laser beam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How does the care team figure out the best treatment for laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For early laryngeal cancer, your care team will likely recommend surgery or radiation therapy. Research has shown that both are effective. Your team will base the decision on several factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Which treatment will preserve your ability to speak and swallow.<\/li>\n<li>Your preferences, wishes and ability to follow the treatment plan.<\/li>\n<li>Your age.<\/li>\n<li>Other conditions you may have.<\/li>\n<li>Demands on your voice, including for your job.<\/li>\n<li>How your voice sounds.<\/li>\n<li>If you currently smoke or previously smoked.<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to breathe.<\/li>\n<li>Support from your loved ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How can I prevent laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can\u2019t prevent all cancer. But you can lower your risk for developing cancer, including laryngeal cancer, with healthy behaviors:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Quit smoking\u00a0and avoid tobacco products.<\/li>\n<li>Limit alcohol consumption and get treatment for\u00a0alcohol use disorder.<\/li>\n<li>Eat a healthy diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Is there screening for laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There\u2019s no regular screening test for laryngeal cancer. But talk to a healthcare provider if you have hoarseness, other voice changes or a persistent cough. Early detection catches cancer early, when it\u2019s easiest to treat.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Outlook \/ Prognosis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What happens after laryngeal cancer treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After your treatment, you\u2019ll continue to have follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider to make sure you\u2019re recovering well. Your provider will:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Treat any pain.<\/li>\n<li>Help you manage swallowing problems or\u00a0mucositis\u00a0(ulcers in your digestive tract).<\/li>\n<li>Discuss your diet to make sure you\u2019re eating and swallowing with no problems.<\/li>\n<li>Prescribe physical therapy for scarring in your neck or trouble opening your mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What\u2019s the outlook for people with laryngeal cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Your outlook depends on several factors, such as your cancer\u2019s stage, your age and overall health. Generally, early laryngeal has a better cure rate. Advanced cancer that spreads to other areas has a poorer survival rate.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But even advanced laryngeal cancer can be\u00a0cured. If it comes back, it usually happens within the first two or three years after treatment. After five years, there\u2019s a very low risk of cancer returning. But if you smoke or have alcohol use disorder and don\u2019t stop using these substances, you\u2019re at higher risk of developing new cancers in this region.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Will I have a stoma?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you have a total laryngectomy, your surgeon will put a new airway in your throat called a stoma. The stoma helps you breathe. It may be permanent or temporary. To take care of your stoma:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Check it<\/strong>\u00a0daily to make sure it\u2019s clean and mucus-free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean<\/strong>\u00a0mucus from the stoma by coughing it out or using saline spray and cloth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep it moist<\/strong>\u00a0with saline spray.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean the stoma<\/strong>\u00a0area with mild soap and water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t submerge the stoma<\/strong>\u00a0in water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover the stoma<\/strong>\u00a0to keep dust out, using a scarf or a special stoma cover. And keep it covered when shaving or in the shower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Living With<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How do I take care of myself if I have a total laryngectomy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you smoke, it\u2019s important to quit. Don\u2019t smoke before or during treatment, and stay tobacco-free even after you finish treatment. People who smoke after treatment have a higher chance of developing another type of cancer. But people who stop smoking have a much lower risk of cancer. Smoking also prevents you from healing completely, and it may worsen treatment side effects.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Will I be able to use my voice after laryngeal cancer treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you had a total laryngectomy (surgeons removed your larynx), you\u2019ll need to learn a new way to speak. A speech therapist can help. If the surgeon only removed part of your larynx, your voice may feel hoarse at first, but you\u2019ll likely regain your voice. Still, it may feel and sound different from before.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Other treatments, like radiotherapy may cause you to lose your voice temporarily, but it usually returns once your larynx has had time to heal.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What questions should I ask my doctor?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, ask your healthcare provider:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>What stage is the cancer?<\/li>\n<li>What are my treatment options?<\/li>\n<li>How will treatment affect my speaking, breathing and swallowing?<\/li>\n<li>Will I need rehabilitation after treatment?<\/li>\n<li>Will the cancer come back?<\/li>\n<li>How can I stay healthy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Laryngeal Cancer Treatment What is laryngeal cancer? Laryngeal cancer affects your\u00a0larynx, part of your throat. Your larynx helps you speak, breathe and swallow. It contains your\u00a0vocal cords. Cancer\u00a0affecting your larynx or vocal cords happens when cells grow uncontrollably in your larynx. As these cancerous (malignant) cells multiply, they invade tissues and damage your body. 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