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 >
Cancer of the larynx refers to a type of cancer that affects the vocal cords. Caught in its earliest stages, larynx cancer can be cured in 90 percent of cases. However, if the cancer has metastasized (spread) to other areas of the body, the disease is incurable. The Larynx The larynx, or vocal cords, is a 2-inch long organ just above the windpipe, or trachea. Two bands of muscle in the larynx form the vocal... Read more >
Recurrent throat cancer can arise when the initial throat cancer fails to respond completely to treatment or when it returns after the cancer has gone into remission and the patient has been symptom free for a period of time. Unfortunately, secondary primary tumors are a significant risk for any type of head and neck cancers, including throat cancer. Approximately 10 percent to 15 percent of throat... 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 >
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