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What is the treatment for larynx cancer?
3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 48 years experience
Larynx, also called: The voice box, comprises true vocal cords (the glottis), a short subglottis before the trachea and a supraglottis up to the epi-glottis and its functional parts. Treat ranges from laryngectomy (surgery), to radiotherapy alone for glottic, or chemoradiotherapy for supraglottic disease. It is highly curable in most stages.
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Dr. Ted Leemanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 18 years experience
Options: There are many options for laryngeal cancer. There are surgical options that range from minimally invasive to maximally invasive. Radiation therapy +/- chemotherapy is also an option.
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Dr. Hassan Arshadanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 17 years experience
Depends on stage : Very early laryngeal cancers can be treated with surgery or radiation alone. In advanced stages, surgery with radiation after (+/- chemo) or chemo +radiation upfront are options. The treatment choice depends on several factors such as the stage, anatomy, and patient choice. Your doctor can help you navigate through the various options.
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Last updated Oct 18, 2016
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