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Is it possible for everyone with throat cancer to have to breathe through those throat tubes?

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Dr. Hassan Arshad answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Not everyone: Not everyone with throat cancer needs a tracheostomy. One may need it If the cancer is advanced and causing breathing difficulties. If surgery is used to treat it, it may be needed to get through the procedure. Don't let the possibility of a tracheostomy stop you from getting proper treatment, though.

Answered 6/14/2014

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