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Your treatment choices depend on the size and location of the tumor, the results of tests, and the stage or extent of the disease. A doctor also considers your age and general health when deciding on a treatment plan.
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There are 4 treatment methods for laryngeal cancer. Each has a different purpose.
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The type of surgical procedure you need depends on the size and location of the tumor. Your doctor will explain the type to you. Ask how the surgery will affect your ability to speak. These are the main types of surgery.
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After surgery for laryngeal cancer, it may take time for you to get back to breathing, eating, drinking, and speaking.
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Radiation kills cancer cells by focusing X-rays at the tumor. Your doctor may use radiation for any of these reasons
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Radiation affects both normal cells and cancer cells. This means it can cause side effects. What they are depends on what part of your body is treated. These are some common side effects for people who have radiation for laryngeal cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Your doctor may give you chemotherapy for any of these reasons.
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The side effects of chemotherapy depend on the type of drugs you take. Cancer-killing drugs affect any cells that grow quickly. That includes cancer cells as well as those in your blood and digestive system.
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Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses your immune system. The immune system is the group of cells and organs that work together to defend your body against disease. This is a new and promising treatment. Some doctors feel there will be many cancer advances in the future from immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is also known as biologic therapy.
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If you have stage III or IV advanced laryngeal cancer, the cancer has spread. You may benefit from a combination of chemotherapy with radiation. This is not for people with T1 or T4 cancer. Using these 2 treatments together may extend the time before you need a total laryngectomy by 2 years. Using the 2 treatments together for advanced cancer has become the treatment standard.
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