Throat Cancer
Caused when malignant cells affect the lining of the throat, larynx and tonsils, throat cancers commonly cause ear pain, painful swallowing and hoarseness.
The throat, or pharynx, and our larynx, which houses our vocal cords, are so close together that they are often grouped together as throat cancers. When throat cancer is caught early, cancerous tumors can be removed with specialized surgical tools that can scrape them off.
Quit smoking today to reduce your risk for developing throat cancer. More severe cases of throat cancers require the complete or partial removal of the larynx, throat or affected lymph nodes. Alcohol abuse, poor dental hygiene and exposure to asbestos also increase your risk for developing a throat cancer.
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- Q What are surgical options for throat cancer?
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Surgery for throat cancer is now often performed with minimally invasive surgery, using a laser and a robot. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, chairman of the department of otolaryngology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses surgery options. Full Answer
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- Q What is the recovery time for robotic surgery for throat cancer?
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Robotic surgery has reduced the recovery time for throat surgery from 14 days down to just a few. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, chairman of the department of otolaryngology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses surgery options, talks about the... Full Answer
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- Q What can I expect after robotic surgery for throat cancer?
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After surgery for throat cancer, the tumor is analyzed for its aggressiveness. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, chairman of the department of otolaryngology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains the results determine treatment. Full Answer
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- Q What should I ask my doctor if I'm diagnosed with throat cancer?
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Ask your doctor what the cause of your throat cancer is and what the options for treatment are. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, an otolaryngologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, offers his suggestions for what you should ask your doctor. Full Answer
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- Q How is HPV related to throat cancer?
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HPV-related throat cancer is one of the fastest growing epidemics in men's health. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, an otolaryngologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains how the common sexually transmitted disease develops into cancer. Full Answer
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- Q What is throat cancer staging?
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Staging refers to the process of determining how far the throat cancer has progressed. Stages one through four are used to tell a person how large a tumor is and if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Doctors use different criteria for... Full Answer
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- Q What kinds of doctors treat throat cancer?
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Head and neck cancer requires detailed evaluation and treatment planning and may involve surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Patients with head and neck cancer should be evaluated and treated by a multidiciplinary head and neck cancer team at... Full Answer
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- Q Can I lower my risk of getting throat cancer?
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You can lower your chances of getting throat cancer by making lifestyle changes. Quit smoking or chewing tobacco to lower your risk. Help is available for those who want to stop using tobacco. Don't start smoking if you don't smoke currently. Do not... Full Answer
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- Q How can eating red meat affect my risk of throat cancer?
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White meat, or red? Your preference could help push your risk of throat cancer a bit lower. Case in point: In a study, people who ate the most red meat were 80% more likely to develop esophageal cancer compared with the people who preferred... Full Answer
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- Q How do I care for someone with throat cancer?
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Taking care of someone with throat cancer can mean helping with daily activities, or it can mean providing emotional support. You may be asked to take the person to doctor's appointments, for example. If the person you are caring for cant perform their... Full Answer
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