Anatomy
The Larynx is part of what major system in your body?
Respiratory system
the number one cause of laryngeal cancer
tobacco smoking
laryngeal cancers arise from the _____ ______ of the mucosal linings.
surface epithelium
name the 3 methods of treatment used for laryngeal cancer
surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy
name an acute side effect of radiation therapy
erythema, fatigue, edema
The larynx contains the _____ which is essential to human speech.
vocal cords
true or false.
sometimes singers are diagnosed with laryngeal cancer due to using their voices extensively
true
laryngeal cancer usually develops in the _____
glottis
name 3 surgery modalities used
cordectomy, supraglottic laryngectomy, hemilaryngectomy, partial laryngectomy, thyroidectomy, laser surgery, total laryngectomy
name a chronic side effect of laryngeal cancer
permanent skin damage, cartilage necrosis, thyroiditis
The larynx is between the lower portion of the ____ and is connected with the ____ below.
pharynx, trachea
what digestive problem can lead to the formation of cancer in the larynx?
GERD
true or false
laryngeal cancer is mostly squamous cell carcinoma
true
name the 3 chemotherapeutic drugs associated with laryngeal cancer
cisplatin, 5FU, Docetaxel
what are the 3 subdivisions of the larynx
glottis, supra glottis, sub glottis
average field size of laryngeal treatment
5x5 or 6x6
total doses of RT used for laryngeal cancer
6000-7000 cGy