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What are the demographics of laryngeal cancer?
Oral cancer makes up about 2-5% of all cancers, and about 30,000 cases are diagnosed each year. Twice as many men than women are diagnosed with cancer typically between the ages of 50 and 70.
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What is the prognosis for laryngeal cancer?
Full removal of the larynx removes the risk of a cancer relapse, although other parts of the throat and mouth can be affected.
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How common is laryngeal cancer?
American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2003, about 9,500 people in the United States will be found to have laryngeal cancer.
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What is the mortality rate of laryngeal cancer?
For 2003, the American Cancer Society estimates a 40% mortality rate for laryngeal cancer,
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What is the treatment for laryngeal cancer?
Treatment is based on the stage of the cancer as well as its location and the health of the individual. Generally, there are three types of treatments for cancer of the larynx. These are surgery,...