Laryngeal cancer is characterized by the formation of malignant (cancer) cells in the laryngeal tissues. Alcohol and tobacco use are important risk factors associated with the development of laryngeal cancer. The symptoms associated with the condition are sore throat, hoarseness of voice, pain while swallowing, ear pain, and feeling of a lump in the throat region.
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My reports indicate that I have cancer in my voice box. Will I get better with treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male. I have difficulty breathing and distressed sleeping patterns leading to breathlessness associated with coughing and loss of voice over a prolonged time. My present report findings is as below- 1. There are extensive osteophytes arising from the anterior and lat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. According to the reports, you have a laryngeal mass glottic to supraglottic extension, and you have already been tracheostomized. The histopathological report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) su... Read Full »