What is Vocal Cord Cancer?

Vocal cord cancer is a cancer that starts very slowly and can be diagnosed early thanks to the hoarseness it causes in the early stages. The fact that it can be diagnosed early and that it does not spread to another area in the body for a long time is a great advantage in terms of treatment. However, the fact that it is located in a small and very critical place such as the vocal cords increases the importance of how the treatment will be done.

What are the Symptoms of Vocal Cord Cancer?

Cancer of the vocal cords, Hoarseness Hoarseness of voice Feeling stuck in the throat Blood in saliva Shortness of breath Difficulty swallowing. If suspicious tissue is seen as a result of the vocal cord examination, surgery should be planned as soon as possible.

How is vocal cord cancer treated?

In the early stages of the disease, surgery can be performed endoscopically through the mouth with the help of a laser. In advanced diseases, we can sometimes treat with open surgeries.

Radiotherapy is also a method used in treatment, but this decision should be taken by evaluating the lesions of the patients, the risks of treatment and not treatment together. Patient selection and choosing the right treatment method is of vital importance, as the success of surgeries that can be performed in patients who receive radiotherapy and do not benefit may decrease.

If vocal cord cancer is diagnosed and treated on time, it is a disease with a cure rate of up to 95%. For this reason, if you have hoarseness, especially if you smoke, consult an ENT physician who specializes in vocal cord – laryngeal cancer as soon as possible.

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  • Duration of surgery 2-3 hours
  • Type of surgery Endoscopic
  • Anesthesia General Anesthesia
  • Hospitalization 1 day
  • When to return to work: Day 7
  • Full recovery time: -
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