Laryngeal Cancer
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Laryngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the larynx, the organ in the throat that houses the vocal cords and takes part in voice and breathing.
Common symptoms: hoarseness or persistent voice changes, discomfort or a foreign-body sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and a cough that does not go away.
When should you see a doctor? When hoarseness or other throat discomfort lasts without improving, a prompt evaluation is advisable.
Which specialists treat it? The otolaryngologist assesses the larynx, and the oncologist and the radiation oncologist take part in management once it is confirmed. When voice or throat symptoms persist, seeking professional care in time makes the difference.
Data on 685 doctors who treat laryngeal cancer
Which specialist treats laryngeal cancer?
Laryngeal cancer is mainly treated by an oncologist, with support from an otolaryngologist for larynx management and a radiation oncologist when radiation therapy is needed. If you have persistent hoarseness or difficulty swallowing, see an oncologist or otolaryngologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in laryngeal cancer
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Frequently asked questions
What is laryngeal cancer?
Laryngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the larynx, the organ in the throat that houses the vocal cords and takes part in voice and breathing.
Which doctor treats laryngeal cancer?
Laryngeal cancer is mainly treated by an oncologist, with support from an otolaryngologist for larynx management and a radiation oncologist when radiation therapy is needed. If you have persistent hoarseness or difficulty swallowing, see an oncologist or otolaryngologist.