Malignant treatment methods for laryngeal cancer

Written by Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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Laryngeal cancer is a malignant tumor of the larynx, clinically mainly squamous cell carcinoma. The treatment method for laryngeal cancer should be based on the patient's age, the pathological type of the patient, the extent of the malignant tumor, and the presence or absence of systemic metastasis. Clinical treatments mainly focus on surgery, combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, as comprehensive treatment methods. There may be some differences in surgical approaches for different types of laryngeal cancer, such as total laryngectomy or partial laryngectomies, which can be vertical or horizontal. Therefore, treatment should be tailored to the specific conditions of the patient. In late-stage laryngeal cancer, only palliative symptomatic treatment can be performed.

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What is good for patients with throat cancer to eat?

Laryngeal cancer is a common disease in otolaryngology and is also a type of malignant tumor with a high degree of malignancy. Before surgery, it is generally recommended that patients with laryngeal cancer primarily consume a warm, semi-liquid diet, and avoid spicy and overly greasy food. It is important to control the patient's blood pressure and blood sugar. Additionally, once a tumor diagnosis is confirmed, timely surgical treatment should be carried out to remove the tumor. After surgery, patients typically need to fast from water for about 2-3 weeks and are fed through a gastric tube. During this time, a liquid diet should predominate and can be supplemented with eggs and minced meat to enhance protein intake and resistance, thereby improving immunity.

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Is throat cancer prone to recurrence?

Throat cancer indeed may recur, but the specific chances and extent of recurrence vary greatly among individuals. Generally speaking, the probability of recurrence is much lower in early-stage throat cancer compared to mid and late stages. For early-stage throat cancer, surgery or radiotherapy is primarily recommended. The first two years are very critical; if there is no recurrence within two years, the likelihood of recurrence is relatively smaller. Then, the next milestone is five years; the five-year survival rate is very significant. If there is no recurrence within five years, it can generally meet the criteria for clinical cure. However, even after five years, a small portion of patients might still experience recurrence, hence the necessity to persist with long-term follow-up examinations.

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The difference between laryngeal cancer and pharyngeal cancer

The main difference between laryngeal cancer and pharyngeal cancer lies in the different parts they affect. Laryngeal cancer occurs below the level of the epiglottis, while pharyngeal cancer generally occurs above this level, including tumors in the pharynx, tonsils, and base of the tongue, whereas laryngeal cancer primarily involves the vocal cords and the lower pharynx. For the diagnosis and treatment of pharyngeal and laryngeal cancers, we can use nasoendoscopy, paranasal sinus CT scan, and CT scan of the larynx among other examinations to make a clear diagnosis, and a pathological biopsy for final confirmation. Once diagnosed, it is usually necessary to surgically remove the tumor promptly to achieve a cure.

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What are the symptoms of throat cancer?

The symptoms of laryngeal cancer are quite varied, and there are some differences among different types of laryngeal cancer. For glottic laryngeal cancer, a common symptom is hoarseness because the cancer primarily develops on the vocal cords. This can lead to incomplete closure of the vocal cords or restricted movement during speech, causing hoarseness. Symptoms generally appear early in the course of the disease for this type. For supraglottic or subglottic laryngeal cancer, symptoms may include throat pain, a feeling of a foreign body, and difficulties in swallowing and breathing. However, hoarseness generally appears later in these cases. The primary treatment is surgery, with some patients requiring consideration for radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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Is throat cancer easy to treat?

Laryngeal cancer is a malignant tumor in the larynx, clinically mainly squamous cell carcinoma. Currently, the main treatment is comprehensive treatment centered around surgery, including surgical radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Laryngeal cancer can be completely cured if detected early. It is divided into three types: supraglottic, glottic, and subglottic cancer. Glottic cancer, due to the early and noticeable symptom of hoarseness, is usually detected early, thus the clinical treatment outcomes are relatively good. Therefore, laryngeal cancer is among the malignant tumors with relatively good treatment outcomes, and is considered relatively easy to treat. In summary, the current treatment outcomes for laryngeal cancer are still quite good.