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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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 ==Treatment==
-* The goal of treatment is to completely remove the cancer and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the body.
-===Medical Treatment===
-* When the [[tumor]] is larger or has spread to lymph nodes in the neck, a combination of radiation and chemotherapy is often used to preserve the voice box.
-===Surgery===
-* When the tumor is small, either surgery or radiation therapy alone can be used to remove the tumor.
-Some patients need surgery to remove the tumor, including all or part of the [[vocal cords]] (laryngectomy). If you have a [[laryngectomy]], speech therapy can help you learn other ways to talk.
-===Supportive Treatment===
-Many patients also need swallowing therapy after treatment to help them adjust to the changes in the structure of the throat.
 ===Prevention===
 * Avoid [[smoking]]
 * Limit or avoid [[alcohol]] use.
 ==References==
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