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Booklet: What You Need to Know about
Laryngeal Cancer |
Symptoms
The symptoms of cancer of the larynx depend mainly on the size and
location of the tumor. Most cancers of the larynx begin on the vocal cords.
These tumors are seldom painful, but they almost always cause hoarseness or
other changes in the voice. Tumors in the area above the vocal cords may
cause a lump on the neck, a sore throat, or an earache. Tumors that begin in
the area below the vocal cords are rare. They can make it hard to breathe,
and breathing may be noisy.
A cough that doesn't go away or the feeling of a lump in the throat may
also be warning signs of cancer of the larynx. As the tumor grows, it may
cause pain, weight loss, bad breath, and frequent choking on food. In some
cases, a tumor in the larynx can make it hard to swallow.
Any of these symptoms may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious
problems. Only a doctor can tell for sure. People with symptoms like these
usually see an ear, nose, and throat specialist (otolaryngologist).
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