Laryngeal cancer, Oncology FAQ

Understanding PET Scan Results: Navigating Tumor Concerns and Symptoms

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Report Issues Hello Doctor, I sincerely ask for your help in analyzing my situation and providing some advice, as I feel very helpless and do not know how to handle this. I am grateful for your assistance. I have been experiencing a persistent f...

Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Ms. Lin / 45 years old / Female 1. Doctor, if I truly have cancer, whether it is nasopharyngeal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, or laryngeal cancer, would the symptoms I described indicate an early stage? Would the primary treatment be surgery, or are there other approaches? A: ...

Understanding Throat Pain and Foreign Sensation: When to Seek Help

Oral issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my throat and pharyngeal wall (the area from the uvula down to the deep throat) for the past three months. The symptoms seem to be getting more ...

Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
Some individuals may experience a persistent sensation of a foreign body or pain in the throat after tonsil surgery. If gastroesophageal reflux or oropharyngeal reflux issues are ruled out, and there are no abnormalities found during regular follow-ups with an otolaryngologist an...

Understanding Laryngeal Cancer: Treatment Options and Risks of Inaction

Laryngeal cancer: Risks of treatment and non-treatment? Hello, Doctor! My father is 63 years old. He was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in September 2014, classified as glottic type, with the tumor located on the vocal cords. There was no metastasis, but the doctor did not speci...

Dr. Lai Yicheng Reply:
Dear Ms. Chen: First, we need to know your father's treatment schedule, the radiation dosage, the locations of the two recurrences, and the intervals between them in order to provide you with accurate advice. Generally, the recommendations are as follows: Laryngeal cancer ty...

How Long Does Throat Pain Last After Laryngeal Cancer Radiation?

Laryngeal cancer How long will the throat redness and pain from radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer last? My father completed his treatment in February, and he is still experiencing throat pain, only able to consume soft and liquid diets. The doctor has noted the redness and s...

Dr. Lai Yicheng Reply:
Hello: During radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer, patients may experience some discomfort reactions caused by the treatment (including throat discomfort, etc.). These reactions are significantly related to the patient's tumor stage, the radiation treatment area, and the ...

How Long Does Hoarseness Last After Radiation Therapy for Throat Cancer?

Laryngeal cancer The duration of hoarseness following radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer can vary depending on several factors, including the individual’s overall health, the extent of the radiation treatment, and how well the body responds to it. Generally, hoarseness may im...

Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Typically, the voice quality observed 2 weeks to 2 months after treatment is the voice quality expected two months post-radiotherapy. Thank you for your letter. Sincerely, Dr. Chen Sih-Rong.

Feeling a Chicken Bone Stuck in Throat After Laryngeal Cancer Radiation?

After radiation therapy for throat cancer, it feels like a chicken bone is stuck in the throat. What should I do? After radiation therapy for throat cancer, it feels like there is a chicken bone stuck in the throat?

Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Mr. Fan-Jiang: Hello, you probably haven't undergone surgery and have only received radiation therapy, right? The treatment dose might be around 6660-7000 cGy. How long has it been since the treatment ended? Is it 1-2 months? After treatment, local fibrosis or edema may occu...

Understanding Laryngeal Cancer: Risks, Treatment, and Care Tips

Laryngeal cancer? I would like to ask a question!! My father has been diagnosed with throat cancer, and his condition has been ongoing for 5 to 6 months. The doctor at Shin Kong said it is already very serious and that we need to start treatment quickly. I would like to know if t...

Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Xiao Pei: In the early stages of throat cancer, surgical treatment can be considered. However, this comes at the cost of losing the vocal cords, and the patient will need to use an assistive device for speech. If the cancer is "already quite advanced," it may not be pos...

Understanding Laryngeal Cancer Staging, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Confirmed diagnosis of throat cancer? Laryngeal cancer is classified into stages based on the TNM system, which assesses Tumor size (T), lymph Node involvement (N), and Metastasis (M). 1. **Stage I**: The cancer is small and localized to the larynx. Symptoms may include hoarsen...

Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Laryngeal cancer staging is quite complex and cannot be detailed here. Generally, it is classified based on the size of the primary tumor, the extent of local tissue involvement, the degree of lymph node metastasis in the larynx, and the presence of distant metastasis. The five-y...

Understanding Laryngeal Cancer: Treatment Options and Prognosis Explained

Laryngeal cancer Hello Dr. Chen, recently my grandfather was diagnosed with throat cancer. We currently do not know the stage of the cancer, but it seems that any contact with the tumor causes bleeding. The doctor mentioned that he has about six months left to live. Isn't th...

Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: 1. An MRI can determine the stage of the disease. 2. Radiation therapy can be used for hemostasis. 3. Early-stage laryngeal cancer can be cured, but late-stage may still be fatal. 4. Please proceed with surgery or radiation therapy as soon as possible. Sincerely, Dr. Chen ...

Understanding Advanced Laryngeal Cancer: Treatment Options and Prognosis

Laryngeal cancer Recently, my grandfather was diagnosed with throat cancer, and the tumor is quite large. The doctor is leaning towards radiation therapy, but he also mentioned that there is only about six months left. Hearing this has made our family very sad. Is there any way t...

Understanding Tumors: What to Do When You Find a Lump

About tumors? Dear Dr. Chen, my mother discovered two hard lumps near her collarbone on April 5th, this past Tuesday. They do not hurt when pressed, and one of them is about the size of half of my thumb. Question 1: Is it possible that these lumps are tumors? Question 2: Whic...

Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: 1. It is possible, and it could be a malignant cancer such as lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, or nasopharyngeal cancer that has metastasized to the supraclavicular lymph nodes. 2. Sincerely, Dr. Chen Sih-Rong, ENT, Pulmonology, and Oncology.

Understanding Oral Cancer Treatment: Survival Rates and Options Explained

The efficacy of treatment for oral cancer? Hello, a friend's father has just been diagnosed with oral cancer, and I would like to ask a few questions. 1. Is oral cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, head and neck cancer, and laryngeal cancer merely a matter of location, or are t...

Dr. Lin Zongzhe Reply:
Hello: 1. Apart from the differences in location, the optimal combination of treatment methods for these types of cancer also varies. 2. The purpose of combining radiation therapy and chemotherapy is "organ preservation," which aims to avoid impacting voice and eating f...