Throat Cancer (Larynx Cancer)

What is it?

Cancer of the lump in front of one’s throat larynx (voice box, Adam’s apple)

Cause

Occupation exposure to i.e.
- Dust and chemicals
- Metals (nickel, beryllium)
- Paint manufacture and fumes
- Wood
- Coal
- Oils (petrol, diesel)
- Alcohols
Diet i.e.
- Eating a diet high in red meat, processed foods and fried foods
Tobacco i.e.
- Snorted through nose
- Chewing tobacco, betel nut
Smoking (cigars, cigarettes, cigarillos)
Drinking large amounts of alcohol
Viral:
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC)

Medication

Yerba Mate toxicity

Source: https://www.drannabelle.com/blog/hpv-and-throat-cancers-what-do-i-look-out-for/

Symptoms

Voice changes/or a hoarse voice?
Constant hiccups?
Short of breath?
Ear pain?
Loss of appetite?
Lump in neck?
Swollen lymph glands and/or reoccurring mouth ulcers?
Sore throat longer than seven days or more?
Dry cough longer than three weeks?
Unexplained weight loss?
General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
Unexplained weight loss?
Unknown lumps or swellings on any part of body?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Vocal disorders

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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