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Cancer of the larynx
Author(s) -
Maccomb William S.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(196602)19:2<149::aid-cncr2820190202>3.0.co;2-y
Subject(s) - medicine , larynx , cancer , natural history , modalities , treatment modality , radiation therapy , disease , general surgery , surgery , social science , sociology
The site of origin of cancer of the larynx determines the natural history of this disease. Consequently the initial findings are the basis for staging which also has a bearing on the prognosis. Through cooperation of the surgeon and the radiation therapist the best of each or both modalities may be obtained for the patient. The functional as well as the curative result must be considered in the selection of treatment.