Understanding Throat Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Early Detection, and Hope In recent years, we’ve seen high-profile cases of throat cancer – from celebrities like Michael Douglas to everyday people in our communities. Throat cancer (also called laryngeal or pharyngeal cancer) is a serious but increasingly treatable disease when caught early . This post gives you clear, up-to-date, and compassionate information about what throat cancer really is and what you can do about it. What Exactly is Throat Cancer? The throat consists of the pharynx and larynx (voice box). Cancer can develop in any of these areas. Throat cancer refers to malignant tumors that develop in the tissues of the throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), or tonsils. The two main types are: Squamous cell carcinoma – the most common (95% of cases) Adenocarcinoma – much rarer Major Risk Factors ⚠️ Smoking + heavy alcohol can increase risk up to 100 times . The #1 cause in non-smokers toda...
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