Throat Cancers
The pharynx/larynx is the part which connects the mouth to the windpipe and food pipe Larynx is nothing but the voice box which sits above the wind pipe and protects it.
Types Of Cancers
Oropharyngeal cancer forms in the oropharynx, the junction of the pharynx and the oral cavity. Cases are rising due to the human papillomavirus (HPV), an infection that can cause several different cancers.
Nasopharyngeal cancer originates in the nasopharynx, the upper portion of the pharynx located behind the nasal cavity.
Hypopharyngeal cancer is an additional type of throat cancer that originates at the juncture where the food tract and voice box are in close proximity. This cancer frequently responds to treatment in the same manner as laryngeal cancer.
Laryngeal cancer impacts the voice box, or larynx. The vocal cords are housed in the voice box, which enables us to communicate.
Symptoms
- Voice change
- Difficulty to swallow
- Pain while swallowing
- Pain in the ear while swallowing
- Difficulty in breathing
- Noisy breathing
Risk Factors
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Fumes
- Chronic gastro-esophageal refulx disease
Diagnosis
Fibreoptic larygoscopy- a small scope with camera at its tip is passed into the nose to visualise the throat. Its absolutely painless and done and done without anaesthesia.
Biopsy:small sample of tissue is taken from the growth to confirm the diagnosis.
TransOral surgery
We can perform removal tumours of the voice box (larynx) or oropharynx through the mouth. We use a microscope to see the cancer and then aim a special laser beam or other highly precise cutting technology to remove it. This approach involves no external incisions or cuts or scars. This is performed with preserving most of the function and speech of the patient. Unlike radiotherapy which can last for multiple This is usually performed as a day care or short hospital stay procedure.
Larynx-Organ preserving Surgery
This is done in selected cases of throat cancers who are early stages and those who have recurred after previous radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Best suited for patients who have good lung functions and young age.
Voice rehabilitation after surgery
In cases of advance laryngeal cancers where the entire voice box has been removed, patient can still have a near normal voice after surgery with the usage of speaking valve fitted inside the body.
Why choose us to treating throat cancers?
The most important decision the patient makes for treatment for throat cancer, is the place he/she visits firsts.
Every patient with throat cancer is different. Treatment strategies can vary significantly depending on the exact location of the cancer. Just a few milli meters extension can make a huge difference. The right treatment plan can greatly reduce the chance of recurrence and help maintain your ability to speak, swallow.
We are trained to carefully evaluate the patient’s disease and to make a treatment plan tailor made based on patients condition and disease status. Our extensive experience and cutting edge technology will help to remove the tumour completely with lowest chance of recurrence and preserving what is necessary for best quality of life.
Its just not the treatment , but also the post treatment rehabilitation in terms of return of normal speech and swallow which will be taken care of to give the best functional outcomes. We are trained to handle post laryngectomy voice rehabilitation, to enable patients to speak and those have problems with speaking.