Laryngeal cancer | Cancer of voice box | Best Oncologist in Kolkata
What is larynx?
The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking. Also called voice box.
What is laryngeal cancer?
According to National Cancer Institute (NCI) definition laryngeal cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the larynx. Most laryngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in flat cells lining the larynx).
How common is laryngeal cancer?
According to GLOBOCON 2020 data, there were about 1.85 lakh new cases of laryngeal cancer diagnosed in 2020 in India with 1lakh death.
What are the risk factors for developing laryngeal cancer?
1. Smoking
2. Tobacco
3. Alcohol consumption
4. Human papilloma virus infection can be associated with development of laryngeal cancer
What are the symptoms of laryngeal cancer?
1. Hoarseness of voice
2. Throat pain
3. Difficulty in swallowing food
4. Pain while swallowing food
5. Difficulty in breathing
6. Abnormal sounds with breathing
7. Painless swelling in neck
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Dr. Animesh Saha, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Apollo Cancer Centres, Kolkata
Ph: +918777427312
Email: https://dranimeshsaha.com/
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