Throat cancer || What causes Throat cancer

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07/04/23

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What is throat cancer?

Cancer is a class of diseases in which abnormal cells multiply and divide uncontrollably in the body. These abnormal cells form malignant growths called tumors.

Throat cancer refers to cancer of the voice box, the vocal cords, and other parts of the throat, such as the tonsils and oropharynx. Throat cancer is often grouped into two categories: pharyngeal cancer and laryngeal cancer.

Throat cancer is relatively uncommon in comparison to other cancers. The National Cancer Institute estimates that of adults in the United States:

about 1.2 percent will be diagnosed with oral cavity and pharyngeal cancer within their lifetime.
about 0.3 percent will be diagnosed with laryngeal cancer within their lifetime.

Types of throat cancer:
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Although all throat cancers involve the development and growth of abnormal cells, your doctor has to identify your specific type to determine the most effective treatment plan.

The two primary types of throat cancer are:

Squamous cell carcinoma. This type of throat cancer affects the flat cells lining the throat. It’s the most common throat cancer in the United States.
Adenocarcinoma. This type of throat cancer affects the glandular cells and is rare.

Two categories of throat cancer are:

Pharyngeal cancer. This cancer develops in the pharynx, which is the hollow tube that runs from behind your nose to the top of your windpipe. Pharyngeal cancers that develop in the neck and throat include:
nasopharynx cancer (upper part of the throat)
oropharynx cancer (middle part of the throat)
hypopharynx cancer (bottom part of the throat)
Laryngeal cancer. This cancer forms in the larynx, which is your voice box.

Recognizing potential signs of throat cancer:
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It can be difficult to detect throat cancer in its early stages. Common signs and symptoms of throat cancer include:

change in your voice
trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
weight loss
sore throat
constant need to clear your throat
persistent cough (may cough up blood)
swollen lymph nodes in the neck
wheezing
ear pain
hoarseness
Make a doctor’s appointment if you have any of these symptoms and they don’t improve after two to three weeks.

Causes and risk factors for throat cancer:
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Men are more likely to develop throat cancer than women.

Certain lifestyle habits increase the risk of developing cancer of the throat, including:

smoking
excessive alcohol consumption
poor nutrition
exposure to asbestos
poor dental hygiene
genetic syndromes
Throat cancer is also associated with certain types of human papillomavirus infections (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted virus. HPV infection is a risk factor for certain oropharyngeal cancers, according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

Throat cancer has also been linked to other types of cancers. In fact, some people diagnosed with throat cancer are diagnosed with esophageal, lung, or bladder cancer at the same time. This may be because these cancers have some of the same risk factors.

Diagnosing throat cancer:
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At your appointment, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. If you’ve been experiencing symptoms such as a sore throat, hoarseness, and persistent cough with no improvement and no other explanation, they may suspect throat cancer.

To check for throat cancer, your doctor will perform a direct or an indirect laryngoscopy or will refer you to a specialist for the procedure.

A laryngoscopy gives your doctor a closer view of your throat. If this test reveals abnormalities, your doctor may take a tissue sample (called a biopsy) from your throat and test the sample for cancer.

Your doctor may recommend one of the following types of biopsies:

Conventional biopsy. For this procedure, your doctor makes an incision and removes a sample piece of tissue. This type of biopsy is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia.
Fine needle aspiration (FNA). For this biopsy, your doctor inserts a thin needle directly into a tumor to remove sample cells.
Endoscopic biopsy. To remove a tissue sample using an endoscope, your doctor inserts a thin, long tube through your mouth, nose, or an incision.

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