Throat CancerNicholas Ivon

Types Of Throat Cancer• Laryngeal cancer

refers to cancer that forms in the larynx, also known as the voice box.

• Pharyngeal cancer is broken into three types:

• Nasopharynx cancer forms in the upper part of the throat.

• Oropharynx cancer forms in the middle part of the throat.

• Hypopharynx cancer forms in the bottom part of the throat.

Causes of This CancerSmokingHeavy DrinkingEating before going to

sleep.Talking a lot Not Drinking enough

water

SymptomsHoarseness or other

change in the voice.Difficulty swallowing

or the feeling that something is caught in the throat.

Persistent sore Throat

Breathing problems.Unexplained weight

lossLumps in the Neck

TreatmentRadiation TherapySurgeryMedicineChemotherapyRehabilitation

Personal Experience•My Mom was diagnosed with this cancer in 6/8/14.

•She was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer.

•She had to go in for 3 to 4 months every day to get a radiation treatment for her throat.

•Was very lucky actually because if she would have waited longer they could have been a high chance of death.

Remember•Don't be a smoker

•Always drink lots of fluids

•If you notice things happening to voice for longer than a week got o the doctors and get it a check up.