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Throat Cancer
Cancer of the throat is cancer of the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat.
Alternative Names
Vocal cord cancer; Throat cancer; Laryngeal cancer; Cancer of the glottis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
People who smoke or use tobacco are at risk of developing throat cancer. Excessive
Most cancers of the throat develop in adults older than 50. Men...
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From Our Sources
Doctors use liquid nitrogen to treat throat cancer
A doctor at the University of Maryland Medical Center has treated 22 patients with Barrett's esophagus by freezing the cancerous tissue. The tissue... Read more »
Hot drinks may increase esophageal cancer risk
Drinking tea and other beverages at very hot temperatures may increase the risk of squamous cell esophageal cancer, researchers report. The study,... Read more »
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Mouth and Throat Changes
Source: National Cancer Institute
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Eating When You Have a Sore Mouth or Throat
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Sore Throat
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