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Cancer - Throat or Larynx
Alternate Names : Cancer of the Glottis, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Vocal Cord Cancer
DefinitionCancer of the throat involves malignant tumors (growths) on the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
People who smoke or otherwise use tobacco are at risk of developing tumors of the throat. Excessive alcohol use also increases risk, and smoking and alcohol use together constitute an extreme risk for the development of throat cancers.
Most cancers of the throat develop in adults older than 50, and men are 10 times more likely than women to develop throat cancers.
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• Throat or Larynx Cancer Diagnosis & Tests
• Throat or Larynx Cancer Treatment
• Throat or Larynx Cancer Prognosis
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Cancer
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• Cranial CT Scan
• Laryngoscopy
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Alcohol Use
• Breathing Difficulty
• Breathing Sounds - Abnormal (Stridor)
• Cancer - Resources
• Cough
• Coughing Up Blood
• Hoarseness or Changing Voice
• Metastasis
• Neck Pain
• Prosthesis
• Resources
• Sore Throat
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Swelling
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 7/11/2002
Reviewed By : Ezra E.W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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