Throat cancer refers to cancer that affects the pharynx (the area that connects the mouth and the nasal cavity), the vocal cords and/or the larynx (the voice box). Although smokers and those with chronic acid reflux disease are at a higher risk of developing throat cancer, those with a family history of this disease may develop it as well. Here are some throat cancer statistics for the United States in 2007 (as... Read more >
Throat cancer comes in a variety of forms. Throat cancers are classified according to their cell structure and are most often named after the area in which the cancer is growing. For example, cancer of the tonsils is called tonsil cancer. The location of the cancer often determines the patient's prognosis, as throat cancers in certain locations are more aggressive than other throat cancers. The stage of... Read more >
Although some cases of throat cancer are mild and localized to a particular area of the throat, others are more complicated, affecting various areas of the mouth and throat. Similarly, just as cases of throat cancer vary from patient to patient, so too do the particular causes and risk factors that contribute to the development of this condition. In general, cases of throat cancer revolve around tumor... Read more >
Throat cancer treatments vary with throat cancer severity and how far throat cancer has spread. Different stages and types of throat cancer will require different treatments, or combinations of treatment in some cases. Some people, especially those with throat cancer risk factors, such as smoking, may even have recurrent throat cancer, which may require more treatment. The most common throat... Read more >
Throat cancer occurs in five different stages of varying symptoms and varying severity. Stages 0, I and II are less severe and can usually be treated with surgery, which removes the cancerous tissue, or with a combination of surgery and radiation therapy. However, throat cancer is rarely detected at these stages because the symptoms are less intrusive. Throat cancer stages III and IV are very... Read more >
More than 25,000 cases of throat cancer will be diagnosed this year, with over 7,000 people (roughly 30 percent) dying from this condition. One reason for such a significant mortality rate is related to the symptoms of this condition: because early symptoms of throat cancer can be difficult to identify, many cases of throat cancer aren’t diagnosed until they have progressed to later stage. Along with... Read more >
Neck cancer is usually grouped with head cancer as one of the most common type of cancers. Head and neck cancer is an umbrella term referring to any cancer of the: larynx mouth nasal cavity paranasal sinuses salivary glands throat. Types of Neck Cancer The following types of neck cancers occur when cells divide uncontrollably in specific parts of the neck: Laryngeal: This is a form of neck... Read more >
Lymph node cancer (also known as lymphoma) accounts for five percent of cancer cases diagnosed annually in the United States. Because lymph node cancer can be cured, especially if the disease is diagnosed in its early stages, seeing your doctor for a proper diagnosis is important if you start developing symptoms of this condition. Lymph Node Locations Lymph nodes exist throughout the body because the lymphatic... Read more >
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