How to treat laryngeal cancer?

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Laryngeal cancer is divided into primary and secondary. Primary laryngeal carcinoma refers to the tumor located in the larynx, and squamous cell carcinoma is the most common. Secondary laryngeal cancer refers to the metastasis of malignant tumor from other parts to the larynx, which is rare. How to treat laryngeal cancer? Let's talk about it

How to treat laryngeal cancer?

Laryngoscopic resection is suitable for laryngeal carcinoma in situ or mild invasive lesions. At present, laryngeal laser surgery and plasma surgery are gradually promoted, with the advantages of minimally invasive, less bleeding, low tumor dissemination rate, good voice retention function and so on. It is mainly suitable for early cases.

Partial laryngectomy includes laryngectomy and vocal cord resection; Partial frontal laryngectomy; Vertical hemilaryngectomy; There are also some corresponding improvements, according to the scope of glottic cancer invasion.

Cobalt and linear accelerator are the main means of radiotherapy. For early laryngeal cancer, the cure rate of radiotherapy and 5-year survival rate are equivalent to the effect of surgery. The disadvantage is that the treatment cycle is long, and the symptoms such as loss of taste, smell and dry mouth may appear.

matters needing attention

1. Forbid smoking and control drinking properly. 2. Strengthen the awareness of environmental protection and control environmental pollution. 3. Early detection and early treatment. For hoarseness more than 2 weeks and foreign body sensation, throat examination should be performed in time.