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Ear Nose and Throat, Mouth and Teeth
Throat Cancer
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Throat cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Throat cancer has different names, depending on what part of the throat is affected.
Also called: Hypopharyngeal cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Laryngopharyngeal cancer, Nasopharyngeal cancer, Oropharyngeal cancer, Pharyngeal cancer
Throat cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Throat cancer has different names, depending on what part of the throat is affected. The different parts of the throat are called the oropharynx, the hypopharynx, and the nasopharynx. Sometimes the larynx, or voice box, is also included.
The main risk factors for throat cancer are smoking or using smokeless tobacco and use of alcohol.
Symptoms of throat cancer may include
Trouble breathing or speaking
Frequent headaches
Pain or ringing in the ears
Trouble swallowing
Ear pain
Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.