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Preserving the Larynx During Cancer Treatment

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Topic: Larynx
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Sort Desciption: The larynx consists of three. parts, and cancer may occur in. any of the following areas: ... location of the larynx, cancer of. the voice box and its treatment ...

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Preserving the Larynx During Cancer Treatment Information in ASCOs patient education materials is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for the treating doctors own professional judgment; nor does it imply ASCO endorsement of any product or company. T o help doctors give their patients the best possible care, ASCO asks its medical experts to develop recommendations for specific areas of cancer care. ASCO recently issued a clinical practice guideline about larynx preservation. This patient guide is based on ASCOs recommendations. As you read this guide, please keep in mind that every person treated for cancer is different. These recommendations are not meant to replace your or your doctors judgment. The final decisions you and your doctors make will be based on your individual circumstances. Introduction Cancer of the larynx (laryngeal cancer) is one of the most common cancers of the head and neck. The larynx is a tubeshaped organ in the neck located at the top of the windpipe that is important for breathing, talking, and swallowing. The larynx opens during breathing to allow air to pass into the lungs. It also contains vocal cords that vibrate to make sound for speech production. The larynx consists of three parts, and cancer may occur in any of the following areas: Supraglottis, which is the area above the vocal cords Glottis, which ...

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