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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==What are the Symptoms of Hypopharyngeal cancer?== | ==What are the Symptoms of Hypopharyngeal cancer?== | ||
*A Sore throat that doesn't go away | *A [[Sore throat]] that doesn't go away | ||
*A Lump in the neck | *A Lump in the neck | ||
*Pain or ringing in the ears | *Pain or ringing in the ears | ||
*Trouble swallowing | *[[Trouble swallowing]] | ||
*Ear pain | *Ear pain | ||
*Change in the voice | |||
==What Causes | ==What Causes Hypopharyngeal cancer?== | ||
People who [[smoke]] or use tobacco are at risk of developing throat [[cancer]]. Excessive alcohol use also increases risk. Smoking and drinking alcohol combined lead to an increased risk for throat cancers. | |||
==Who is at Highest Risk?== | ==Who is at Highest Risk?== | ||
Most cancers of the throat develop in adults older than 50. Men are more likely than women to develop throat cancers. | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
The doctor will perform a physical exam. This may show a lump on the outside of the neck. | |||
Tests may include: | |||
* [[Biopsy]] of suspected [[tumor]] | |||
* [[Chest x-ray]] | |||
* [[CT scan]] of chest | |||
* [[CT scan]] of head and neck | |||
* [[Endoscopy]] | |||
* [[PET Scan]] (Positron Emission Tomography scan) | |||
==When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?== | ==When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?== | ||
Call your health care provider if: | |||
You have symptoms of throat cancer, especially [[hoarseness]] or a change in voice with no obvious cause that lasts longer than 3 weeks | |||
You find a lump in your neck that does not go away in 2 - 3 weeks | |||
==Treatment Options== | ==Treatment Options== | ||
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For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2]
Overview
Cancer of the throat is the cancer of pharynx (bottom part of the throat), voice box (larynx), vocal cords, and others areas.
What are the Symptoms of Hypopharyngeal cancer?
- A Sore throat that doesn't go away
- A Lump in the neck
- Pain or ringing in the ears
- Trouble swallowing
- Ear pain
- Change in the voice
What Causes Hypopharyngeal cancer?
People who smoke or use tobacco are at risk of developing throat cancer. Excessive alcohol use also increases risk. Smoking and drinking alcohol combined lead to an increased risk for throat cancers.
Who is at Highest Risk?
Most cancers of the throat develop in adults older than 50. Men are more likely than women to develop throat cancers.
Diagnosis
The doctor will perform a physical exam. This may show a lump on the outside of the neck.
Tests may include:
- Biopsy of suspected tumor
- Chest x-ray
- CT scan of chest
- CT scan of head and neck
- Endoscopy
- PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography scan)
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Call your health care provider if:
You have symptoms of throat cancer, especially hoarseness or a change in voice with no obvious cause that lasts longer than 3 weeks You find a lump in your neck that does not go away in 2 - 3 weeks
Treatment Options
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Medical care for (disease name) can be found here.