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Featured Article Stages of Throat Cancer: Symptoms and Treatment Cancer occurs when cells divide abnormally and out of control. Throat cancer specifically tends to begin in the throat before spreading to the larynx (voice box) and then the pharynx (the back portion of the throat that includes the tongue and tonsils). It can then continue to the subglottis and trachea (windpipe). Throat Cancer Causes and Risk Factors Smokers fall into the highest risk category for throat cancer. People who consume a lot of alcohol, those with a vitamin A deficiency and people infected with HPV (human papillomavirus) are also at greater risk of getting this disease. It's also important to know that 15 percent of people with throat cancer are simultaneously diagnosed with mouth, esophagus or lung cancer. Also, 10 percent to 20 percent of throat cancer patients develop one of those other cancers later on, which is why frequent follow-up appointments with a doctor are necessary, even if treatment has been successful. Read on to learn more about throat cancer stages.			Blogs
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Types of Throat Cancer SurgeriesVarious types of surgeries, including laser surgery, are used to treat throat cancer. Read on to learn more about the types of throat cancer surgeries.
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Recurrent Throat Cancer: Risks, Symptoms and TreatmentLearn about recurrent throat cancer, why it recurs, the risk factors, symptoms, types of recurrent throat cancer and treatment options available.
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Stages of Throat Cancer: Symptoms and TreatmentLearn about the five stages of throat cancer, including symptoms and treatment options for each stage.
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