"What does it mean when throat cancer discharges pus?"

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on May 01, 2025
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Throat cancer is a relatively common otolaryngology disease with numerous clinical symptoms, the most common being sore throat and a sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Some patients may experience hoarseness and difficulty breathing. If there is pus discharge, this situation might be considered to be associated with a bacterial infection, potentially due to the condition of the throat cancer itself that then leads to a localized bacterial infection and abscess. In such cases, treatment initially involves using antibiotics to combat the infection. After controlling the acute inflammation, most patients need to consider surgical treatment. Depending on the clinical stage and type of the patient, radiotherapy or chemotherapy might also be considered after surgery. After the treatment is completed, regular follow-ups are necessary to monitor the treatment results.

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Can acute pharyngitis easily turn into laryngeal cancer?

Acute pharyngitis is unlikely to transform into laryngeal cancer, as it is primarily caused by bacterial or viral infection, with bacterial infections being more common in clinical settings. The main symptoms include sudden throat pain, and some people may also experience a foreign body sensation in the throat or fever. Overall, this disease is characterized as an inflammatory response, and the typical treatment duration is about a week, with recovery generally being rapid, focusing primarily on anti-infection treatment. In terms of inflammation, there is no direct link to laryngeal cancer, so it is not likely to evolve into laryngeal cancer. Moreover, the causes of laryngeal cancer are not yet very clear.

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How is throat cancer treated?

Throat cancer is a relatively common malignant tumor in the head and neck region. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to assess the specific severity of the condition. Generally, clinical staging and typing can be performed through imaging inspections, pathological biopsy tests, and laryngoscopy. If the condition is in its early stages, surgical treatment is primarily recommended. Most patients can undergo regular follow-ups to observe the recovery process after surgery. For mid-to-late-stage throat cancer, regular follow-ups are also needed after surgical removal, and it is advisable to combine radiation therapy and chemotherapy in a comprehensive treatment plan. The treatment period is relatively long, requiring long-term regular follow-ups.

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Does throat cancer cause coughing?

Throat cancer is a relatively common malignant tumor in the head and neck area, with many clinical symptoms. Some patients may experience coughing and throat pain, followed by a foreign body sensation and hoarseness. Some may suffer from swallowing obstruction and breathing difficulties. Currently, the common diagnostic methods include laryngoscopy and CT scans of the laryngeal area. Under the guidance of laryngoscopy, a tissue sample can be taken for a pathological biopsy, which enables clinical and pathological staging and typing. Subsequent targeted treatments will be required. The common treatment methods include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. The treatment plan should be determined based on a comprehensive consideration of the patient's condition and physical health.

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Do people with throat cancer lose weight?

Throat cancer is a relatively common type of malignant tumor in the head and neck area. Some patients may experience weight loss, which can be due to the condition of throat cancer itself, swallowing obstruction caused by the cancer leading to malnutrition, or excessive consumption of the body. Therefore, it is essential for patients with throat cancer to seek prompt medical attention from an otolaryngologist after onset, assess the severity of the condition, and consider comprehensive treatment options such as surgery or radiochemotherapy. During treatment, it is crucial to enhance nutrition, regularly review the condition, and observe changes in the disease. Overall, the treatment outcomes for early-stage throat cancer are relatively good.

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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.