Laryngeal cancer: What if it was cancer of the vocal cords?
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Laryngeal cancer often begins on the vocal cords. Thus the first major sign that accompanies this type of cancer is "dysphonia. This term refers to a hoarse voice, a kind of hoarseness escalating, which persists over time and resistant to standard treatment used to soften the throat.
Any person whose voice is hoarse for more than two weeks should consult their doctor.
Laryngeal cancer may also affect the structures surrounding the vocal cords. In such cases, other symptoms including:
- Pain and an earache (ear pain)
- Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia)
- Difficulty breathing (dyspnea).
- In case of metastases, a mass in the neck may be palpable (cervical ganglia).
We note that one should not expect to suffer from these symptoms. Only a hoarseness that persists should alert and motivate a quick consultation.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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