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Laryngeal Cancer : Understanding Your Diagnosis

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Understanding Your Diagnosis

How Does My Doctor Know I Have Laryngeal Cancer?
If you have symptoms of laryngeal cancer, your doctor will first ask questions about them. Next, the doctor will ask about your complete medical history and give you a physical exam. The doctor will ask questions about:
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Understanding the Stages of Laryngeal Cancer
After your diagnosis, your doctor will want to find out the stage of the cancer. The stage is based on these facts about the cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Upper GI Series
An upper GI series is an x-ray exam of your upper digestive tract (the area from your mouth to the start of your small intestine). This test helps your doctor find problems such as ulcers, tumors, and certain diseases.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Diagnosing a Mouth or Throat Tumor
To learn more about your tumor and your health, your doctor will evaluate you. Your evaluation includes a history, a physical exam, and some tests. Results of your evaluation help your health care team plan the best treatment for you.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Tests That Help Find Laryngeal Cancer
There are 2 main tests your doctor may perform if he or she suspects you have laryngeal cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 1, 2006
Computed Tomography (CT)
Computed tomography (CT) is a test that combines x-rays and computer scans. The result is a detailed picture that can show problems with soft tissues (such as the lining of your sinuses), organs (such as your kidneys or lungs), and bones.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio waves to form an MRI image.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
I've Just Been Told I Have Laryngeal Cancer
There are very few things scarier than being told you have cancer. You may feel like you're in shock. You may not even want to believe what the doctor has told you. And there are probably so many questions you want to ask but think you can't because you don't know where to start.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 1, 2006
Tests You May Need to Evaluate Laryngeal Cancer
Your doctor needs to know as much as possible about the cancer in order to recommend the most effective treatment. After you've been told you have laryngeal cancer, you may need these tests to learn more about its size, location, and how it has spread.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 1, 2006
How Laryngeal Cancer Spreads
If you have laryngeal cancer, there is a risk that the cancer will spread to other parts of your head and neck. These are the most common areas cancer cells spread to, listed in order of where they are most likely to spread first.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Can I Survive Laryngeal Cancer? What Is My Progno...
Survival rates show the percentage of people with a certain type and stage of cancer who survive it for a certain period of time after they are diagnosed. A 5-year survival rate is the percentage of people who are alive 5 years after they are diagnosed. These are the people it includes.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 1, 2006
What Are the 5-Year Survival Rates for Laryngeal ...
These are the 5-year survival rates for each site of laryngeal cancer from the National Cancer Database. If you have recently been diagnosed, you may have a more favorable outlook because of treatment improvements. Your survival rate also depends on the location of the cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 1, 2006
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