Cancer - Throat or Larynx
Alternate Names : Cancer of the Glottis, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Vocal Cord Cancer
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Throat or Larynx Cancer Prognosis (Expectations)
Throat cancers can be cured in 90% of patients if detected early. If the cancer has spread to surrounding tissues or lymph nodes in the neck 50-60% of patients can be cured. If the cancer has spread (metastasized) to parts of the body outside the head and neck, the cancer is not curable and treatment is aimed at prolonging quality of life.
After treatment patients generally need therapy to help with speech and swallowing. A small percentage of patients (5%) will not be able to swallow and will need to be fed through a feeding tube.
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