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Throat cancer is a disease where cancerous (malignant) cells grow anywhere within the tissues and muscles of the throat. The throat is the tube that carries air, food and water from the mouth and nose to the lungs (through the trachea) and stomach (through the esophagus).
At the Henry Ford Cancer Institute, our experts provide comprehensive, expert care for patients with throat cancer. Our high level of specialization in treating head and neck cancers means that you will receive the latest, most effective treatments available.
Henry Ford’s expert head and neck team works together to ensure you receive an accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. Our specialists have the skills and resources to help you choose the treatment option that meets your unique health needs.
Patients come to Henry Ford because of our specialization in throat cancer, including:
Throat cancer can occur anywhere along the passage from the area behind the nose to the throat or lungs. The throat is also called the pharynx. The larynx, or voice box, is just below the pharynx.
The type of throat cancer is classified based on where the cancer begins:
Throat cancers typically develops in adults older than 50. Men are 10 times more likely than women to develop throat cancers.
Most people who are diagnosed with throat cancer have one or more of the following risk factors:
Throat cancer may not have any noticeable symptoms at first, other than some throat discomfort. Especially if you smoke, if you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to schedule an appointment with an experienced head and neck cancer specialist for an accurate throat cancer diagnosis.
Signs and symptoms of throat cancer include:
The first step in throat cancer diagnosis is a physical examination. Your doctor will look for bumps, sores or abnormal areas on your neck, face or head.
To examine parts of the throat that are not easy to see or feel from the outside, a physician who suspects throat cancer may use tests including:
To effectively diagnose throat cancer, doctors will identify the cancer’s stage, or the size of the cancer and whether it has spread. The stage helps doctors choose the best treatment option for you.
The specific staging depends on where in the throat the tumor is located. In general, however, doctors classify throat cancer in these stages:
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