Larynx Cancer

Introduction: Larynx Cancer

Larynx Cancer: Cancer of the voice box or nearby areas. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Larynx Cancer is available below.

Symptoms of Larynx Cancer

• Hoarseness
• Voice changes
• Persistent cough
• Feeling of a lump in the throat
• Symptoms of a supraglottis tumor:

See full list of 11 symptoms of Larynx Cancer

Home Diagnostic Testing

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Medical Textbooks Online about Larynx Cancer

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Larynx Cancer

• Physical exam
• Indirect laryngoscopy
• Direct laryngoscopy
• Biopsy
• Pathology tests

See full list of 8 diagnostic tests for Larynx Cancer

Wrongly Diagnosed with Larynx Cancer?

• Misdiagnosis of Larynx Cancer
• Underlying causes of Larynx Cancer (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Misdiagnosis and Larynx Cancer

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Causes of Larynx Cancer

Read more about causes of Larynx Cancer.

More information about causes of Larynx Cancer:

• Larynx Cancer as a complication caused by other conditions

Treatments for Larynx Cancer

• Radiation therapy
• Surgery
  • Laser surgery - usually for small tumors
  • Partial laryngectomy
  • Total laryngectomy

See full list of 9 treatments for Larynx Cancer

Videos for Larynx Cancer

Patient Surveys for Larynx Cancer

• Patient Profile Survey
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Prognosis for Larynx Cancer

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Reseach about Larynx Cancer

Visit our research pages for current research about Larynx Cancer treatments.

Clinical Trials for Larynx Cancer

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Larynx Cancer include:

• Investigating the Impact of Tailored Reports on Anxiety Amongst Cancer Patients and Their Confidants - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• The Objective is to Utilize the Potential of Porous Titanium to Respond to Patients Needs in the Field of Phonatory Implant Insertion - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• The Effects of Upper Airway and Digestive Tract Tumors on the Immune System - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Concurrent Chemoradiation Versus Surgery With Adjuvant Therapy in Advanced Laryngopharyngeal Cancers - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Larynx - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - cisplatin,fluorouracil

See full list of 34 Clinical Trials for Larynx Cancer

Prevention of Larynx Cancer

Prevention information for Larynx Cancer has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Larynx Cancer.

• Quit smoking
• Avoid alcohol
• Avoid asbestos

Read more about prevention of Larynx Cancer

Statistics for Larynx Cancer

• Medical statistics for Larynx Cancer
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Larynx Cancer
• Death and Mortality statistics for Larynx Cancer
• Society statistics for Larynx Cancer

Types of Larynx Cancer

• Area of the larynx affected:
  • Glottis tumor - where the vocal cords are; most common area to start a tumor.
  • Supraglottis tumor - above the vocal cords
  • Subglottis tumor - area connecting the larynx and trachea; rare type.
• Type of cell affected:

See full list of 6 Types of Larynx Cancer

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User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about Larynx Cancer, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
• Tell us your medical story.
• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for this?
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Definitions of Larynx Cancer:

Larynx Cancer is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Larynx Cancer, or a subtype of Larynx Cancer, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)