Laryngeal Cancer

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Background information on Laryngeal Cancer

Cancer of the larynx also may be called laryngeal cancer. Cancer can develop in any part of the larynx. Most cancers of the larynx begin in the glottis. The inner walls of the larynx are lined with cells called squamous cells. Almost all laryngeal cancers begin in these cells. These cancers are called squamous cell carcinomas.

If cancer of the larynx spreads (metastasizes), the cancer cells often spread to nearby lymph nodes in the neck. 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. When this happens, the new tumor has the same kind of abnormal cells as the primary tumor in the larynx. For example, if cancer of the larynx spreads to the lungs, the cancer cells in the lungs are actually laryngeal cancer cells. The disease is called metastatic cancer of the larynx, not lung cancer. It is treated as cancer of the larynx, not lung cancer. Doctors sometimes call the new tumor "distant" disease.
News Articles on Laryngeal Cancer



Study Examines Factors Associated With Survival in Advanced ...  -  Dec 26, 2007
MedIndia,...analyzed data from a national cancer registry containing 7019 patients diagnosed with advanced laryngeal cancer between 1995 and 1998.

Total Laryngectomy Improves Survival in Advanced Laryngeal Cancer  -  Dec 19, 2007
MedPage Today,19 -- Contradicting earlier findings on advanced laryngeal cancer, patients appear to do better with total laryngectomy than with larynx-conserving

Race, Gender and Insurance Plans all Affect Cancer Survival  -  Dec 21, 2007
dBTechno,Washington (dbtechno) - Data from 1995 to 1998 on over 7000 cancer patients in the US national cancer registry shows that Laryngeal Cancer survival rates

High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk  -  Dec 11, 2007
Washington Post,High red meat intake was also associated with increased risk of esophageal and liver and a borderline increased risk for laryngeal cancer.

He survived cancer, now runs a panchayat samiti  -  Dec 18, 2007
Newindpress,CUTTACK: Life of teacher-turned-politician Suru Bagh of Bubel village in Balangir district, post-laryngeal cancer surgery, has become a role model for other

RadiationFound to Be MoreEffective thanSurgery at PreventingSecond ...  -  Dec 8, 2007
MediaSyndicate (press release)...resulted in a long term statistically significant increased risk of developing a second laryngeal cancer which radiation appears to protect against.

'Miracle' cancer patient in McCandless finds a new voice  -  Dec 5, 2007
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,But Dr. Philip Pollice, another member of the Metropolitan team and a specialist in treating laryngeal cancer, told him radiation was no longer an option.

found to be more effective than surgery at preventing second ...  -  Nov 16, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...surgical management of these patients resulted in a long term statistically significant increased risk of developing a second laryngeal cancer which

alternative medicines and treatment for laryngitis  -  Nov 12, 2007
American Chronicle,...a person whose symptoms persist more than a few weeks should be evaluated for cancer (see nose and throat cancers: laryngeal cancer ). treatment of

new studies confirm cancer is alcohol's  -  Nov 12, 2007
Toronto Star,...the group identified alcohol as a contributing cause of mouth and oropharynx cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, laryngeal cancer, and now, colon,

natural health  -  Nov 7, 2007
Nigerian Tribune,88 per cent for oesophageal cancer, 56 per cent for colorectal cancer, 83 per cent for laryngeal cancer, 25 per cent for breast cancer, 73 per cent for

international voice conference from tomorrow  -  Nov 20, 2007
Pune Newsline,...a vital organ but also because of the loss of the power of speech. the laryngeal cancer patient, who is already mentally depressed due to his disease,

car air fresheners, smoking in car increase cancer risk  -  Nov 3, 2007
Associated Content,...throat, and laryngeal cancer patients often suffer especially painful death, because they can't properly swallow food or breath. furthermore,

uranium company won't admit the health dangers  -  Oct 29, 2007
The Coloradoan,...diseases of the circulatory system; liver cancer and cirrhosis; and laryngeal cancer. one study even shows higher death rates due to accidents,

aging lifestyles: lower your expectations and increase your happiness  -  Nov 2, 2007
Bend Weekly,...reflecting that observation, the doctor adds that he was recently diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. "i knew within a nanosecond of learning my diagnosis and

man's gift after death helps lift disabled adults  -  Oct 30, 2007
Detroit Free Press,...dinan, 48, manager of his family's land development business in livonia, jd dinan co., died in 2006 after a two-year battle with laryngeal cancer. in his

MousePlanet's weekly mailbag compilation  -  17 Oct 2007
MousePlanet,A close friend was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer with lymph node involvement last year. She is a single mom of 3 beautiful children, who survived her

New treatment option approved for head and neck  -  Oct 4, 2007
Cancerfacts.com,Whether you’re a newly diagnosed laryngeal cancer patient, a survivor, or a friend or relative of either, this book offers help.

Walt Crowley memorial draws a big crowd  -  Oct 2, 2007
Seattle Post IntelligencerMcCaffrey's home computer had details of what her husband, Walt Crowley, hoped for the future if surgery for laryngeal cancer had a fatal complication.

Crowley penned a plan for HistoryLink's future  -  Sep 23, 2007
Seattle Times,Crowley, 60, who had been fighting laryngeal cancer for two years, underwent surgery Wednesday, suffered a stroke the following day and died Friday night.

Beloved Seattle historian Walt Crowley dies  -  Sep 21, 2007
KOMO,Crowley , who co-founded HistoryLink.org, the online encyclopedia of Washington state history, was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in July 2005 after

`30-50% of cancers preventable by avoiding tobacco`  -  Sep 22, 2007
KanglaOnline,Observing that 96% of lung cancer, 75% of laryngeal cancer and 66% of oral cancer are related to smoking, the doctor said that apart from causing harm to

A Web site on a headstone? That's what Walt Crowley wanted  -  Oct 5, 2007
Seattle Post IntelligencerA few days before local historian Walt Crowley had surgery for laryngeal cancer, he penned a "Just in Case" letter in case there was a fatal complication.

NEW MISS BLYTHE TO BE CROWNED  -  Oct 4, 2007
Quartzsite Times,...is attending Palo Verde College. Her platform is Boosting the Awareness of Laryngeal Cancer. She will be performing a modern ballet routine.

Insurance Impacts Laryngeal Cancer Detection  -  Aug 22, 2007
Forbes,Each year, about 10000 men and women in the United States are diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. The stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis is an important

Advanced Laryngeal Cancer More Likely in Uninsured and Medicaid ...  -  Aug 20, 2007
MedPage Today,20 -- Advanced laryngeal cancer occurs disproportionately among the uninsured and patients on Medicaid, according to investigators here.

More in Miss. lack insurance insured  -  Sep 3, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Analyzed data from more than 61000 people diagnosed with laryngeal cancer between 1996 and 2003 found Medicaid recipients and people with no health

Patients with Medicaid and those lacking insurance have higher ...  -  Aug 20, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),Individuals with advanced-stage laryngeal cancer at diagnosis were more likely to be uninsured or covered by Medicaid than to have private insurance,

Volunteers walk for life in Hayward  -  Aug 20, 2007
Inside Bay Area,Participant Sajeev Keyeparambil walked the track to remember his late father, who died of laryngeal cancer. Officials say 4800 relays took place nationwide.

Together to the last gasp  -  Aug 26, 2007
The Sunday Times,My brother Glyn smoked throughout his 14-month fight against laryngeal cancer. Glyn wore a surgical bib to cover his stoma, and would cover the air vent to

Agent Orange only put some at Gagetown at risk: study  -  Aug 21, 2007
National Post,..."There was also preliminary evidence of positive associations between exposure to chlorophenoxy herbicides and laryngeal cancer, breast cancer,

MCKINNEY-NEALEY, DOLORES  -  Aug 29, 2007
The News Journal,She fought a long battle with laryngeal cancer. Her husband, Richard Nealey was her angel and cared for her until she was called home.

Speech-Language pathologist wins KU teaching award  -  Aug 14, 2007
KUMC Campus News (press release),...the factors that influence how understandable a person’s speech is after their larynx has been removed, typically the result of laryngeal cancer.

Stirling nurse researcher examines the needs of laryngeal cancer ...  -  Jul 31, 2007
SpiritIndia,A nurse researcher at the Cancer Care Research Centre, based at the University of Stirling is using a research fellowship of more than £90000 from Cancer

Dooley's wife his coach for treatment  -  Jun 18, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution,The American Cancer Society estimates 11300 new cases of laryngeal cancer in 2007 and 3660 deaths from the disease. Because he caught his cancer early,

Diet-related 'irritable larynx syndrome' on the rise  -  Jun 29, 2007
Bangor Daily News,That damage can set the stage for dangerous illnesses, including esophageal and laryngeal cancer, he said. Less life-threatening but still of concern are

Smoking Causes W9 Trillion in Losses - Study  -  May 21, 2007
Chosun Ilbo,Male smokers are 6.5 times more likely and female smokers are 4.21 times more likely to die of laryngeal cancer than non-smokers.

Ontario Celebrates One Year Of Being Smoke-Free  -  May 30, 2007
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),Esophageal cancer - Laryngeal cancer - Oral cancer - Leukemia - Smoking also contributes to heart disease, stroke, and diseases of the vascular system.

NYC launches new anti-smoking campaign  -  Apr 25, 2007
People's Daily Online,Ronaldo Martinez, a laryngeal cancer survivor who appeared in a series of much-publicized anti-smoking television commercials in the Northeastern United

Head and Neck Cancer  -  Apr 6, 2007
WSOCtv.com,Laryngeal cancer, or cancer of the voice box, affects the area containing the vocal cords. The most important risk factor for head and neck cancer is use of

Don’t tax your voice much  -  Apr 16, 2007
Newindpress (subscription),It may also result in laryngeal cancer, Dr Samantaray adds. We should also practice ‘restricted voice use’ or ‘absolute voice rest’ as devised by our

Transoral Laser Surgery  -  26 Mar 2007
WHOI,Laryngeal cancer, or cancer of the voice box, affects the area containing the vocal cords. The most important risk factor for head and neck cancer is use of

China's AIDS Heroine  -  26 Mar 2007
Epoch Times,My husband is in the last stage of laryngeal cancer, and I have kept him company in the hospital for a year now. But I eventually decided to come because I

Smoking Largely Responsible for Laryngeal Cancers  -  Mar 19, 2007
Cancer Consultants (press release),Central Europe has some of the highest incidence rates of laryngeal cancer in the world. Because smoking is known to contribute significantly to the

Most Laryngeal Cancers Caused By Smoking  -  Mar 21, 2007
TopCancerNews.com,According to an article published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, smoking is responsible for the majority of laryngeal cancer in Central Europe.

Area cancer society's first radiothon does well  -  Mar 15, 2007
Myrtle Beach Sun News,..."When they asked me to help, there wasn't even a question," said Richard Albert of Cherry Grove, who was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in May 2005.

Smoldering debate  -  Mar 14, 2007
Palo Alto Daily News,Laryngeal cancer survivor and American Cancer Society volunteer Jim Kelly of San Bruno said he doesn't think the proposed smoking ban goes far enough to

Depressive Symptoms, Smoking, Drinking, and Quality of Life Among ...  -  Feb 28, 2007
Psychosomatics (subscription)Terrell JE, Fisher SG, Wolf GT: Long-term quality of life after treatment of laryngeal cancer: The Veterans Affairs Laryngeal Cancer Study Group.

Drummer And Rocker Ian Wallace Dies At 60  -  Feb 28, 2007
Javno.hr,Henley and Bonnie Raitt, and recorded with Stevie Nicks and Ry Cooder, passed away yesterday, due to consequences of laryngeal cancer at the age of 60.

Depressive Symptoms, Smoking, Drinking, and Quality of Life Among ...  -  28 Feb 2007
Psychosomatics (subscription)Terrell JE, Fisher SG, Wolf GT: Long-term quality of life after treatment of laryngeal cancer: The Veterans Affairs Laryngeal Cancer Study Group.

Still reservations about radiation therapy despite success By ...  -  Feb 11, 2007
Raw Story,The therapy can be used to treat prostate or laryngeal cancer in place of an operation, and the risk involved is often considerably less.

A voice of Seattle faces a challenge  -  Feb 9, 2007
Seattle Times,In July 2005, Crowley, a former smoker, was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. While most of his work on HistoryLink.org is written, he relies on his voice to

Smoking Is Personal Responsibility  -  Feb 1, 2007
Korea Times,The suits were filed in 1999 by two groups, one a lung cancer patient and his four family members, and the other six lung and laryngeal cancer patients and

DOH approves new drug for head and neck cancer  -  Dec 26, 2006
Taipei Times,The study also showed that a person is 96.9 times more likely to get hypopharynx cancer and 40.3 times more likely to get laryngeal cancer if he or she chews ...

Natural cancer fighters  -  Dec 18, 2006
The West Australian,...cent for cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, 88 per cent for oesophageal cancer, 56 per cent for colorectal cancer, 83 per cent for laryngeal cancer, 25 per ...

Garlic, onions thwart cancer  -  Dec 7, 2006
Health24.com,...for cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, 88 percent for oesophageal cancer, 56 percent for colorectal cancer, 83 percent for laryngeal cancer, 25 percent for ...

The View from the Other Side  -  Dec 1, 2006
EndoNurse,...the ‘Net. Upon the doc’s return, a diagnosis was delivered — a rare and relatively benign form of laryngeal cancer. Given ...

Japanese Study Confirms Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Rexin-G ...  -  Dec 6, 2006
Yahoo! News (press release)Notable objective responses included tumor regression -- confirmed by direct fiberoptic examination -- in a patient with laryngeal cancer, and regression of ...

Laser therapy for laryngeal cancer helps save voice  -  Nov 21, 2006
Reuters.uk,Radiation therapy is the standard method of treating early laryngeal cancer, also known as cancer of the voice box, but it carries a complication rate of up to ...

Garlic, onions may offer wide-ranging cancer protection  -  Dec 6, 2006
CEE-foodindustry.com,...cent for cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, 88 per cent for oesophageal cancer, 56 per cent for colorectal cancer, 83 per cent for laryngeal cancer, 25 per ...

Garlic, onions thwart cancer  -  Dec 7, 2006
Health24.com,...for cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, 88 percent for oesophageal cancer, 56 percent for colorectal cancer, 83 percent for laryngeal cancer, 25 percent for ...

Japanese Study Confirms Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Rexin-G ...  -  Dec 6, 2006
Yahoo! News (press release)Notable objective responses included tumor regression -- confirmed by direct fiberoptic examination -- in a patient with laryngeal cancer, and regression of ...

The View from the Other Side  -  Dec 1, 2006
EndoNurse,...the ‘Net. Upon the doc’s return, a diagnosis was delivered — a rare and relatively benign form of laryngeal cancer. Given ...

Shares of Hanjin Shipping jump on speculation of management feud  -  Nov 26, 2006
Yonhap News,...after its chairman died. laryngeal cancer at a hospital in Seoul on Sunday morning, according to the company. Cho, the third son ...

Oncology Combo Treatment Costs More, Saves Money Later  -  Nov 12, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),...examined costs for patients with Medicare insurance who had taken part in an RTOG clinical trial, #9111, for locally advanced laryngeal cancer between 1991 and ...

Cancer Combo Therapy Is Cost-Effective  -  Nov 8, 2006
CBC News,The study authors analyzed 47 months of treatment costs and clinical outcomes for 66 Medicare patients with locally advanced laryngeal cancer who took part in ...

Onion and garlic use and human cancer 1 ,2 ,3  -  Nov 8, 2006
Am J Clin Nutr (subscription),...cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, 0.12 and 0.43 for esophageal cancer, 0.44 and 0.74 for colorectal cancer, 0.17 and 0.56 for laryngeal cancer, 0.75 and ...



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