Prevention of Larynx Cancer

Prevention of Larynx Cancer:

Methods of prevention of Larynx Cancer mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Larynx Cancer.

• Quit smoking
• Avoid alcohol
• Avoid asbestos

Clinical Trials for Larynx Cancer

Some of the clinical trials 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
• Isotretinoin Plus Interferon in Treating Patients With Recurrent Cancer - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - interferon alfa,isotretinoin
• more clinical trials...»

Latest Treatments for Larynx Cancer

Some of the more recent treatments for Larynx Cancer include:

• Nystatin
• Narcotics
• Tracheotomy
• more treatments...»

Treatments for Larynx Cancer

Treatments to consider for Larynx Cancer may include:

• Radiation therapy
• Surgery
  • Laser surgery - usually for small tumors
  • Partial laryngectomy
  • Total laryngectomy
  • Tracheostomy
  • Temporary tracheostomy
• more treatments...»

Prevention of Larynx Cancer:

One known cause of cancer of the larynx is cigarette smoking. Smokers are far more likely than nonsmokers to develop this disease. The risk is even higher for smokers who drink alcohol heavily. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Larynx: NCI)

Prevention Claims: Larynx Cancer

Information on prevention of Larynx Cancer comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Larynx Cancer prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.