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.
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.
Radiation therapy kills cancer cells by focusing powerful X-rays at the tumor.
Targeted therapy medicines target specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer grow. Like chemotherapy, these medicines work throughout the body. But they sometimes work when chemotherapy does not. They can also have less severe side effects.
Laryngeal cancer may be treated with surgery to remove the cancer. All or part of the larynx, or voice box, may be removed.
Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. Read on for helpful questions to get you started.