Laryngeal cancer
What is laryngeal cancer?
Laryngeal cancer is a type of throat cancer that starts in the cells of the larynx.
Risks for laryngeal cancer
Risks for laryngeal cancer include smoking tobacco, drinking alcohol and contact with chemicals at work.
Signs and symptoms of laryngeal cancer
Common signs and symptoms of laryngeal cancer include a hoarse voice, trouble swallowing and throat pain.
Diagnosis of laryngeal cancer
Laryngeal cancer can be diagnosed or ruled out by tests such as a physical exam, endoscopy and biopsy.
Grading laryngeal cancer
Grading describes how cancer cells look compared to healthy cells. Laryngeal cancer is described as low grade, intermediate grade or high grade.
Stages of laryngeal cancer
The stage of laryngeal cancer describes the size of the tumour (T), if cancer is in the lymph nodes (N) and if it has spread or metastasized (M).
If laryngeal cancer spreads
Laryngeal cancer can spread (metastasize) to other areas of the larynx, neck and thyroid.
Prognosis and survival for laryngeal cancer
Prognosis estimates the outcome for laryngeal cancer. It depends on many factors including stage, grade and location of the tumour.
Treatments for laryngeal cancer
Laryngeal cancer can be treated with radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy are also sometimes offered.
Supportive care for laryngeal cancer
Supportive care for laryngeal cancer helps you meet physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Head and neck cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from laryngeal cancer in a certain time frame.
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