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Laryngeal cancer

Laryngeal cancer is a type of mucosal cancer that develops from the vocal cords or larynx.

On this page you can read more about the symptoms and the most commonly used examinations and forms of treatment for laryngeal cancer.

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Causes of laryngeal cancer

Cancer in the larynx is more common in men than in women. Most people are over 50 years old when they are diagnosed. Smoking and alcohol increase the risk of laryngeal cancer. Also, if someone in your family has had lung cancer or throat cancer, you are more likely to develop laryngeal cancer.

Symptoms of laryngeal cancer

A tumor in the vocal cords can cause hoarseness and difficulty breathing (shortness of breath). As the tumor grows, it can cause pain that radiates to the ears.

A tumor near the larynx can cause complaints when swallowing, pain and difficulty breathing (shortness of breath). The pain may radiate to your ears.

Examination and diagnosis

To diagnose laryngeal cancer, we do the following tests:

Bloedbuisjes

Blood tests

X-ray
Echografie

Ultrasound
Punctie zoom

Liquid biopsy
Nucleaire geneeskunde pet

PET/CT scan
Biopsie verpleegkundigen

Tissue biopsy
CT Scan handen

CT scan

Treatment options

The treatment you receive depends on the type of tumour. Your health and fitness also play a role. The doctor will explain well in advance what is going to happen and you will have plenty of time to ask questions. You will receive one or more of the following treatments:

Chemotherapy

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

Immunotherapy

Waiting

We want to inform you as well as possible about the waiting time per condition. We do this based on a prognosis of the current waiting list. The waiting time can vary from patient to patient for various reasons. Your attending physician will give you more information during your outpatient consultation.

  • 4 days

    First appointment

    Your first appointment will be planned within approximately 4 days.

  • 2 days

    Rapid diagnostics

    It will take approximately 2 days before you can start rapid diagnostics

  • 11 days

    Second opinion

    It will take approximately 11 days before you can come in for a second opinion

Read more about making an appointment or second opinion here

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