Laryngeal Cancer: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

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Laryngeal Cancer

• Symptoms causes diagnosis treatment

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What is laryngeal Cancer ?

• Laryngeal cancer is a type of throat cancer that
  affects the larynx. The larynx is your voice box.
  It contains cartilage and muscles that enable you
  to talk. This type of cancer can damage your
  voice. When not treated promptly, it may spread
  to other parts of the body.

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Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer

• A hoarse voice
• Breathing difficulties
• Excessive coughing
• A cough with blood
• Neck pain
• Sore throat
• Ear pain
• Trouble swallowing food
• Neck swelling
• Neck lumps
• Sudden weight loss

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Causes of Laryngeal Cancer

• Throat cancer typically occurs when healthy cells
  sustain damage and begin to overgrow. These cells
  can turn into tumours. Laryngeal cancers are
  tumours that originate in the voice box. The
  mutations that damage cells in the larynx are
  often due to smoking. They can also be the result
  of
• Heavy alcohol use
• Poor nutrition
• Human papilloma virus (HPV) exposure
• Immune system problems
• Workplace exposure to toxins, such as asbestos
• Certain genetic diseases, such as Fanconi anaemia

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 Risk Factors of Laryngeal Cancer

• Certain lifestyle factors increase your risk of
  developing laryngeal cancer. These include
•   Smoking
• Chewing tobacco
• Not eating enough fruits and vegetables
• Consuming large quantities of processed foods
• Drinking alcohol
• Exposure to asbestos
• A family history of throat cancer

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Diagnosis of Laryngeal Cancer

• Diagnosing laryngeal cancer begins with a medical
  history. If you have potential cancer symptoms,
  your doctor will examine you carefully and begin
  a series of tests. The first test performed is
  usually a laryngoscopy. Your doctor will use
  either a small scope or a series of mirrors to
  examine your larynx. 
• If your doctor sees any abnormalities, they may
  perform a biopsy. A laboratory can test this
  small tissue sample for cancer.
• Imaging tests arent a common method to diagnose
  laryngeal cancer. However, tests such as a CT
  scan or MRI can help your doctor to see if a
  cancer has spread.

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Treatment of Laryngeal Cancer

• Treatment will depend on the extent of your
  cancer. Your doctor may use radiation therapy or
  surgery in the earliest stages of treatment.
  Surgery is a common method to remove the tumour.
  Then, radiation therapy tries to kill any
  remaining cancer cells. Your doctor may prescribe
  radiation therapy alone to treat small
  cancers. Chemotherapy is another type of cancer
  treatment. It can
• Destroy remaining cancer cells after surgery and
  radiation
• Treat advanced cancer along with radiation when
  surgery isnt appropriate
• Treat symptoms of advanced cancers that cant be
  fully removed

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Treatment Continue

• Your doctor might recommend an initial treatment
  other than surgery. This usually happens when the
  tumour is small enough to make surgery
  unnecessary. It may also occur if its too late
  for surgery to be fully effective. Either way,
  the goal is to preserve your quality of
  life. More advanced stages of laryngeal cancer
  often require a combination of surgery,
  radiation, and chemotherapy. 

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Complications of Laryngeal Cancer

• The key to treatment success is to begin
  treatment as early as possible. Survival rates
  are much higher when cancer hasnt metastasized
  or spread to the lymph nodes. Risks from cancer
  surgery arent uncommon. Theyre more likely to
  occur if the cancer has had time to spread. Some
  people experience
•  Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Neck disfigurement
• A loss or change of voice
• Permanent neck scars

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Preventions of Laryngeal Cancer

• Stop smoking or don't start smoking.
• Drink alcohol only in moderation, if at all.
• Choose a healthy diet full of fruits and
  vegetables.
• Protect yourself from HPV.

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