Read on for a detailed look at the parts that make up the ear, nose, and throat.
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Otolaryngology focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have laryngeal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done.
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There are various treatment choices for laryngeal cancer. Which one may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the size, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about some of the chemotherapy medicines used to treat laryngeal cancer, how they are given, and possible side effects.
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Speech therapy usually begins before you leave the hospital. Once the healthcare provider gives approval, the SLP will begin speech lessons with you. To speak, you may need esophageal speech, an artificial larynx, or a transesophageal puncture (TEP). Each is described here.
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You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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People often choose to wear wigs, scarves, or hats while or after losing their hair. If this is what you would like to do, pick them out ahead of time and start wearing them before your hair is completely gone.
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Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.
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Laryngeal cancer starts in the voice box (larynx), which is located in your neck. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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