Open AccessAn update on larynx cancer
Author(s) -
Steuer Conor E.,
ElDeiry Mark,
Parks Jason R.,
Higgins Kristin A.,
Saba Nabil F.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
ca: a cancer journal for clinicians
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 62.937
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1542-4863
pISSN - 0007-9235
DOI - 10.3322/caac.21386
Subject(s) - medicine , larynx , cancer , swallowing , radiation therapy , intensive care medicine , disease , population , multidisciplinary team , natural history , surgery , environmental health , nursing
Answer questions and earn CME/CNE Laryngeal cancer remains one of the most common tumors of the respiratory tract. Fortunately, significant advancements have been made over the past decade in the treatment of laryngeal cancer. Although surgery has been the historical mainstay for localized disease and still is an integral part of treatment, nonsurgical options like radiation and systemic therapy have emerged as viable options. In addition, in the metastatic setting, novel agents are showing promise for this patient population. The care for patients with laryngeal cancer continues to evolve and truly requires a multidisciplinary team‐based approach. Unique morbidities, such as loss of natural voice, respiration, and airway protection during swallowing, are observed with this disease and require special consideration. CA Cancer J Clin 2017;67:31–50. © 2016 American Cancer Society.