Laryngeal Cancer

Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common cancers of head and neck. It is predominantly found in men and mostly in those with history of tobacco smoking and alcohol intake. It is divided into three major anatomic regions; supraglottis, glottis and subglottic.

Management: General concept

Stage I and II
Management-Primary site: Partial or total laryngectomy OR radiotherapy alone.

Stage III–IVB
Management-Concurrent chemoradiation or total Laryngectomy and neck dissection followed by adjuvant radiotherapy or chemo radiotherapy

Stage IVC
Management-Palliative