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	Cancer of the larynx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The cancer cells can also spread to the back of the tongue, other parts of the throat and neck, the lungs, and other parts of the body.
		The symptoms of cancer of the larynx depend mainly on the size of the tumor and where it is in the larynx.
		Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who treats cancer of the larynx, such as a surgeon, otolaryngologist (an ear, nose, and throat doctor), radiation oncologist, or medical oncologist.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laryngeal_cancer (1196 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Laryngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the larynx.
		cancer has spread to a lymph node that is larger than 6 centimeters and may have spread as far as the space in front of the spinal column, around the carotid artery or to parts of the chest.
		Surgery (removing the cancer in an operation) is a common treatment for all stages of laryngeal cancer.
	www.acor.org /cnet/258016.html (3600 words)

	Diagnose-Me: Condition: Laryngeal Cancer
		Laryngeal cancer is a relatively rare tumor that affects males in 80% of cases.
		Smoking is the major cause of this cancer with approximately 82% of cases attributed to it.
		The risk of developing laryngeal cancer is approximately 10-fold greater for a male and 8-fold greater for a female as compared to never-smokers.
	www.diagnose-me.com /cond/C391049.html (1316 words)

	Cancer Information, Research, and Treatment for all Types of Cancer \| OncoLink (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Since these cancers usually present later, it is not unusual for the first presenting sign to be a mass felt in the neck, which is a spread of tumor to the lymph nodes in the neck.
		Unfortunately, supraglottic and subglottic laryngeal cancer often present as a more advanced disease because of lack of early diagnosis, due mainly to the lack of specific symptoms that are associated with it.
		Cancer cells gain access to distant organs via the bloodstream and the tumors that arise from cells' travel to other organs are called metastases.
	www.oncolink.com /types/article.cfm?c=7&s=24&ss=185&id=9450 (3881 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer
		Ninety percent of laryngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas originating from the epithelial lining of the laryngeal mucous membrane.
		A clear distinction needs to be made between glottic cancer (the true vocal cords), cancer of the supraglottic part of the larynx (false vocal cords, arytenoids, aryepiglottic folds and the epiglottis) and subglottic cancer.
		Cancer involving the glottis accounts for approximately 65% of the laryngeal cancers.
	www.origin8.nl /medical/alaryngea2.htm (555 words)

	eMedicine - Malignant Laryngeal Tumors : Article by Lisa T Galati, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		In the United States, approximately 30% of laryngeal cancers occur in the supraglottic region, 68% occur in the glottis, and 2% occur in the subglottic larynx.
		Subglottic cancer is rare and often manifests with airway obstruction because of the limited space at the level of the cricoid cartilage and bilateral vocal cord paralysis.
		Laryngeal transplantation is a fascinating issue and may be a reconstructive option for patients with advanced laryngeal cancer.
	www.emedicine.com /ent/topic280.htm (2417 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer & Tumor Stagin
		Cancers of the glottic larynx are more likely to be detected early because even small lesions produce voice changes readily noticeable by the patient and his/her family members; however, patients with smoking-related chronic laryngitis who are used to a chronically hoarse voice may not detect voice changes produced by an early cancer at this location.
		Laryngeal cancers are staged according to the TNM system as explained in the latest manual of the American Joint Commission on Cancer.
		However, in supraglottic cancer prophylactic treatment, surgery or radiation of the neck is almost always indicated because of the high likelihood of spread of the cancer to the regional cervical lymph nodes.
	www.gbmc.org /voice/laryngealcancertumorstagin.cfm (886 words)

	Laryngeal cancer
		Cancer of the larynx (or voicebox) is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the larynx.
		The cancer is only in the area where it started and has not spread to lymph nodes in the area or to other parts of the body (lymph nodes are small bean-shaped structures that are found throughout the body; they produce and store infection-fighting cells).
		Treatment of cancer of the larynx depends on where the cancer is in the larynx, the stage of the disease, and the patient's age and overall health.
	cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk /cancernet/201519.html (3173 words)

	National Cancer Institute - Laryngeal Cancer Treatment
		Laryngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the larynx.
		Most laryngeal cancers form in squamous cells, the thin, flat cells lining the inside of the larynx.
		Patients with laryngeal cancer who continue to smoke and drink are less likely to be cured and more likely to develop a second tumor.
	www.cancer.gov /cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/laryngeal/patient (672 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer
		cancer is in the larynx only and the vocal cords do not move normally, and/or cancer is in tissues next to the larynx; cancer may have spread to one lymph node on the same side of the neck as the original tumor and the lymph node is smaller than 3 centimeters; or
		cancer is in the larynx only and the vocal cords do not move normally; cancer may have spread to one lymph node on the same side of the neck as the original tumor and the lymph node is smaller than 3 centimeters; or
		cancer has spread through the thyroid cartilage and/or has spread to tissues beyond the larynx such as the neck, trachea, thyroid, or esophagus, and may have spread to one lymph node on the same side of the neck as the original tumor; the lymph node is smaller than 3 centimeters; or
	imsdd.meb.uni-bonn.de /cancer.gov/CDR0000258016.html (3306 words)

	BBC - Health - Conditions - Laryngeal cancer
		Cancer of the larynx, or laryngeal cancer, can develop in any of these parts, but most commonly develops on the vocal cords.
		If laryngeal cancer is suspected, the throat with be examined with a small long-handled mirror or a fibre-optic light called a laryngoscope.
		If cancer is detected, x-rays, a CT scan (or CAT scan) or magnetic resonance scan (MRI) may be used to establish the size of the tumour and whether the cancer has spread.
	www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/cancer/typescancer_larynx.shtml (632 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer
		Laryngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops on the tissues of the larynx.
		Cancers beginning in this layer of cells are called squamous cell carcinoma.
		In this stage the cancer cells replace the lining layer but they do not metastasize/spread to deeper areas of the tissue or to other parts of the body.
	www.sidewebbing.com /cancer/index.asp (208 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer
		Patients treated for laryngeal cancers are at highest risk of recurrence in the first 2 to 3 years.
		A variety of nonsquamous cell laryngeal cancers also occur.[1] These are not staged using the American Joint Cancer Committee staging system, and their management (not discussed here) can differ from that of squamous cell laryngeal cancers.
		Consideration should be given to using elective neck irradiation for larger or supraglottic tumors.[10] For patients with cancer of the subglottis, combined modality therapy is generally preferred although for the uncommon small lesions (stage I or stage II), radiation therapy alone may be used.
	www.medhelp.org /lib/cancernet/101519.HTM (4916 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer - Otolaryngology Health Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Laryngeal cancer is cancerous cells found in any part of the larynx -- the glottis, the supraglottis, or the subglottis.
		The exact cause of laryngeal cancer is not known, however, there are certain risk factors that may increase a person's chance of developing cancer.
		If cancerous cells are found, imaging procedures may be used to determine the extent, or stage of the cancer.
	www.umm.edu /ent/larynx.htm (447 words)

	GW Hospital : Laryngeal Cancer
		Cancer can arise in any part of the larynx, but most commonly it begins in the vocal cords.
		Many cases of laryngeal cancer spread to the lymph nodes in the back of the neck, the back of the tongue, the lungs, or other areas.
		Because laryngeal cancer takes a long time to develop, most patients are over 60 years old.
	www.gwhospital.com /p10246.html (707 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer - New Jersey
		Laryngeal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the larynx.
		Once laryngeal cancer is found, staging tests are performed to find out if the cancer has spread and, if so, to what extent.
		Since laryngeal cancer is extremely rare in non-smokers, the best way to prevent this type of cancer is by not smoking.
	www.somersetmedicalcenter.com /1555.cfm (707 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer - Cancer Overview
		The subglottis connects to the trachea, which takes air to the lungs.
		Cancer of the larynx is a disease in which cancerous (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the larynx.
		If a person who smokes develops cancer of the larynx, they should stop smoking.
	www.umm.edu /cancer/overview/laryn.html (254 words)

	'Save Your Voice' - New Hope For Laryngeal Cancer Patients
		Results of an eight-year national clinical trial show that combining chemotherapy and radiation treatment at the same time offers patients with advanced cancer of the larynx, or voice box, better hope of preserving their voice.
		Currently, standard treatment options for advanced laryngeal cancer include removing the voice box in a surgical procedure called a laryngectomy, which leaves a patient unable to speak without the assistance of an electronic device.
		Laryngeal cancer is diagnosed in approximately 10,000 patients every year, and close to 4,000 Americans will die from the disease.
	www.hopkinsmedicine.org /press/2001/MAY/010512.htm (618 words)

	Fact Sheet: Laryngeal (Voice Box) Cancer
		The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 38,000 new cases of head and neck cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2002; about 9,000 of these were in the larynx (voice box).Experts anticipate similar statistics for 2003.
		An estimated 3,700 people died of laryngeal cancer in 2002 representing approximately two thirds of one percent of all cancer deaths in this country.Even for disease survivors, the consequences of laryngeal cancer are often severe.Laryngeal cancer is a preventable disease because the risk factors are associated with modifiable behaviors.
		Development of this deadly disease is a process which involves many factors, but approximately 90 percent of head and neck cancers occur after exposure to known carcinogens (cancer causing substances) causing a type of the disease calledsquamous cell carcinoma (SCCA).
	www.entnet.org /healthinfo/throat/Throat_Cancer.cfm (291 words)

	Asbestos Law Firms: Find Lawyers & Attorneys for Mesothelioma, Silicosis Asbestosis Cases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Asbestos is the name given to a group of six different fibrous minerals (amosite, chrysotile, crocidolite, and the fibrous varieties of tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite) that occur naturally in the environment.
		Mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin lining surrounding the lung (pleural membrane) or abdominal cavity (the peritoneum).
		Cancer from asbestos does not develop immediately, but shows up after a number of years.
	www.asbestoslawfirms.com (477 words)

	eMedicine - Supraglottic Cancer : Article by Jonathan E Sonne, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Studies with controls for age, race, and smoking habits also suggest that the risk of laryngeal cancer is increased by consumption of alcohol.
		Pathophysiology: The supraglottis is embryologically derived from the buccopharyngeal anlage in the region of the third and fourth branchial arches.
		Cancers of the supraglottis most commonly present in patients who are elderly and debilitated from years of smoking and drinking.
	www.emedicine.com /ent/topic687.htm (3986 words)

	M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
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	Laryngeal Cancer
		Primary subglottic cancers, which are quite rare, drain through the cricothyroid and cricotracheal membranes to the pretracheal, paratracheal, and inferior jugular nodes, and occasionally to mediastinal nodes.
		Prognosis for small laryngeal cancers that have not spread to lymph nodes is very good, with cure rates of 75% to 95% depending on the site, tumor bulk, [6] and degree of infiltration.
		For patients with cancer of the subglottis, combined modality therapy is generally preferred though for the uncommon small lesions (i.e., stage I or stage II), radiation therapy alone may be used.
	www.meb.uni-bonn.de /cancer.gov/CDR0000062922.html (6355 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer - What Is It? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		CONTENTS: Clear explanations of laryngeal cancer treatment, stages of the cancer, description of a total laryngectomy surgery and an exploration of the speech options thereafter.
		News From SPOHNC helps to increase awareness of the many ongoing issues related to head and neck cancer and to address the broad medical, emotional and humanistic needs of patients empowering each to take an active role in his or her recovery.
		After several more months of tests and further attempts to arrest the cancer, the decision was finally made to perform a total laryngectomy and partial neck dissection, removing numerous lymph nodes - this was the ONLY way to insure that ALL the cancer was removed.
	www.webwhispers.org /pages/library/generalinfo.htm (2295 words)

	Laryngeal Cancer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Laryngectomy is the removal of the voice box (larynx) from the neck, usually due to cancer.
		In these cases, voice may be preserved although its quality may not be normal because of removing parts of the larynx, changes to laryngeal tissue from radiation or chemotherapy, or removal of nearby neck muscles (to prevent or stop the spread of the cancer).
		Patients who have received chemotherapy, often for the treatment of metastasized cancer, may have nausea or vomiting, increased chance of infection, bleeding or bruising, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
	www.asha.org /public/speech/disorders/Laryngeal-Cancer.htm (1111 words)

	Laryngeal cancer
		Prognosis for small laryngeal cancers that have not spread to lymph nodes is very good, with cure rates of 75% to 95% depending on the site, tumor bulk,[5] and degree of infiltration.
		The vast majority of laryngeal cancers are of squamous cell histology.
		For patients with cancer of the subglottis, combined modality therapy is generally preferred although for the uncommon small lesions (stage I or stage II), radiation therapy alone may be used.
	cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk /cancernet/101519.html (5065 words)

	Head and Neck Oncology - Greenebaum Cancer Center
		Patients with head and neck cancer often need a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and gene therapy.
		The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center uses a multidisciplinary team approach to provide these patients with an individualized treatment plan that offers them the best opportunity for success.
		These medical, surgical, and health care professionals are experts in the complex anatomy of the head and neck and at responding to patient concerns about speech, swallowing, and appearance.
	www.umgcc.org /treatment/canc_head.html (389 words)

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