What you should know about laryngeal cancer symptoms?
Laryngeal cancer affects the larynx (voice box). It is one of the 10 leading causes of cancer in indian men. According to GLOBOCAN (Global Cancer Observatory Estimates) 2020, there will be 2.1 million new cancer cases in india by 2040, an increase of 57.5% from the year 2020.
Laryngeal cancer is relatively uncommon. But it is potentially devastating due to its impact on Speech, Swallowing and Quality of life.
The main symptom of laryngeal cancer is having a hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks or longer. Other symptoms include change in voice, foreign body sensation, pain when swallowing, lump or swelling in the neck, long lasting cough, breathlesness, persistent sore throat or earache, high pitched wheezing noise while breathing, in severe cases-difficulty breathing, unintentional weight loss.
Screening means testing people with risk factors (tobacco, alcohol exposure, elderly people with above mentioned symptoms) for diagnosing early stages of a disease.
Screening includes- Neck examination, Flexible endoscopy of the larynx, CT scan of the neck if any suspicious growth seen. your doctor may take a tissue sample(biopsy) from the suspicious lesion for confirmation.
Further treatment is planned by a group of doctors and is tailored to the needs of each patient. Treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Early diagnosis and treatment give the best results in terms of cure as well as preservation of the functions of speech and swallowing.
Looking for best laryngeal (voice box) cancer treatment in Bangalore?
Dr. Satish Nair, who has 30 years of experience and performs the best cancer surgeries with improved surgical and patient outcomes. Book an appointment with us today.
Don’t ignore your symptoms and book your appointment today with the best cancer surgeon for laryngeal cancer treatment at Apollo Hospital, Bannerughatta road, Bangalore