There are many symptoms associated with laryngeal cancer, including difficulty swallowing and a change in voice. Learn about other early symptoms of laryngeal cancer .
Early symptoms of laryngeal cancer
It can be difficult to detect laryngeal cancer in its early stages, but the main symptoms of early laryngeal cancer are
- Sore throat that does not go away
- swelling in the neck
- pain in the ear
- Other early symptoms of laryngeal cancer may include
- change in your voice
- trouble swallowing
- Weight loss.
- persistent cough
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
- beeps.
- earache
- hoarseness _
Make a doctor's appointment if you have any of these symptoms and they don't improve after two to three weeks
Types of laryngeal cancer
Although all types of throat cancer involve the growth of abnormal cells, the type must be identified in order to find the most effective treatment plan
- Squamous cell carcinoma: This type of throat cancer affects the flat cells lining the throat
- Adenocarcinoma: This type of throat cancer affects the glandular cells and rarely occurs
- Nasopharyngeal cancer: This cancer develops in the pharynx, the hollow tube that runs from behind your nose to the top of your windpip
Risk factors for laryngeal cancer
Factors that can increase your risk of developing early symptoms of laryngeal cancer include
- Tobacco use, including smoking
- Excessive alcohol use
- Infection with a sexually transmitted virus called human papilloma virus (HPV)
- A diet lacking in fruits and vegetables
- Suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Prevention of laryngeal cancer
There is no sure way to prevent throat cancer, but in order to reduce your risk of developing throat cancer, you can do the following
- Stop smoking: Quitting smoking can be difficult, but you can follow many strategies to stop smoking, such as: taking medications , and replacing nicotine products
- Choose a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables: The vitamins and antioxidants in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of throat cancer
- Protect yourself from HPV: Some types of throat cancer are thought to be caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Use a condom: You can reduce your risk of contracting HPV by using a condom every time you have sex