20 | Chapter 1 However, in cases of advanced-stage laryngeal cancer, more aggressive approaches such as total laryngectomy or chemoradiation therapy may be necessary to achieve optimal outcomes26,27. Treatment decisions should be tailored to each patient’s specific circumstances, and require collaboration among a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Figure 2. Sagittal overview of the pharynx with a laryngeal tumor 1. tongue, 2. hyoid bone, 3. lingual tonsil, 4. epiglottis, 5. thyroid cartilage, 6. false vocal cord, 7. tumor, 8. true vocal cord, 9. cricoid cartilage, 10. trachea, 11. Esophagus Used with the permission of the author; Maartje Kunen, Medical Visuals, 2018 Advanced laryngeal cancer Advanced laryngeal carcinoma represents a severe stage of cancer affecting the larynx, categorized as stage III or IV28. Symptoms vary depending on the tumor’s location but can include persistent hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, and
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