Throat Cancer Treatment
Cancer is a class of diseases in which abnormal cells multiply and divide uncontrollably in the body. These abnormal cells form malignant growths called tumors. Throat cancer refers to cancer of the voice box, the vocal cords, and other parts of the throat, such as the tonsils and oropharynx. Throat cancer is often grouped into two categories: pharyngeal cancer and laryngeal cancer.
About half of these cancers happen in the throat itself, the tube that starts behind your nose and ends in your neck. It’s also called the “pharynx.” The rest start in the voice box, or “larynx.” These diseases tend to grow quickly. That’s why getting treated early on gives you the best chance to beat them and keep a good quality of life.
Types of throat cancer
Although all throat cancers involve the development and growth of abnormal cells, your doctor has to identify your specific type to determine the most effective treatment plan.
The two primary types of throat cancer are:
- Squamous cell carcinoma. This type of throat cancer affects the flat cells lining the throat. It’s the most common throat cancer in the United States.
- Adenocarcinoma. This type of throat cancer affects the glandular cells and is rare.
Two categories of throat cancer are:
- Pharyngeal cancer. This cancer develops in the pharynx, which is the hollow tube that runs from behind your nose to the top of your windpipe. Pharyngeal cancers that develop in the neck and throat include:
- Nasopharynx cancer (upper part of the throat)
- Oropharynx cancer (middle part of the throat)
- Hypopharynx cancer (bottom part of the throat)
- Laryngeal cancer. This cancer forms in the larynx, which is your voice box.
Symptoms
You may have:
- Voice changes like cracking or hoarseness
- Trouble swallowing or breathing
- Sore throat, cough, or earache that won’t go away
- Headache
- Neck lump
- Unexplained weight loss
Diagnosing throat cancer
At your appointment, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. If you’ve been experiencing symptoms such as a sore throat, hoarseness, and persistent cough with no improvement and no other explanation, they may suspect throat cancer. To check for throat cancer, your doctor will perform a direct or an indirect laryngoscopy or will refer you to a specialist for the procedure.
A laryngoscopy gives your doctor a closer view of your throat. If this test reveals abnormalities, your doctor may take a tissue sample (called a biopsy) from your throat and test the sample for cancer.
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Dr. Abhijit B. Gotkhinde
Consultant Laparoscopic & Laser Surgeon
MBBS, DNB (GEN SURGERY), FMAS,
FIAGES, Fellow in Adv lap.
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FAQ’s
Your doctor can use a variety of tests to stage your throat cancer. Imaging tests of the chest, neck, and head can provide a better picture of the disease’s progression. These tests may include the following.
You’ll lie in a narrow tube as the machine creates images. The length of the test varies but typically doesn’t take longer than one hour.
A PET scan involves injecting a type of radioactive dye into the blood. The scan creates images of areas of radioactivity in your body. This type of imaging test can be used in cases of advanced cancer.
This imaging test uses X-rays to create a cross-sectional picture of your body. A CT scan also produces images of soft tissue and organs.
This scan helps your doctor determine the size of a tumor. It also helps them determine whether the tumor has spread to different areas, such as the lymph nodes and the lungs.
Your doctor may suggest a barium swallow if you’re having difficulties swallowing. You’ll drink a thick liquid to coat your throat and esophagus. This test creates X-ray images of your throat and esophagus.
If your doctor suspects that the cancer has spread to your lungs, you’ll need a chest X-ray to check for abnormalities.
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