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More than 95 percent of those with laryngeal cancer are smokers. The risk is even higher for smokers who drink alcohol heavily.

5 Great Resources on Laryngeal Cancer

• National Cancer Institute (NCI): What You Need To Know...
• American Cancer Society (ACS): Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer
• InteliHealth: Throat Cancer (Larynx And Pharynx)
• CancerBackup: Cancer of the Larynx Information Centre
• WrongDiagnosis: Laryngeal cancer (Handbook of Diseases)

5 Latest Headlines on Laryngeal Cancer

• More Laryngeal Cancer News from Topix

What is Laryngeal Cancer?

• Wikipedia: Laryngeal Cancer
• ACS: What Are Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers?
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Cancer - Throat or Larynx
• OncoLink: Laryngeal Cancer: The Basics
• MedicineNet: Larynx Cancer At A Glance
• eMedicine: Laryngeal Carcinoma | Malignant Tumors of the Larynx

What Are The Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer?

• Merck Manuals: Laryngeal Cancer
• University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center: Laryngeal Cancer: Symptoms and Diagnosis
• Cancer Research UK: Laryngeal cancer symptoms
• ACS: How Are Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers Found?
• MedicineNet: What are symptoms of larynx cancer?
• UCSF Medical Center: Larynx Cancer Signs and Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Laryngeal Cancer?

• American Academy of Otolaryngology: Fact Sheet: Laryngeal (Voice Box) Cancer
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Laryngeal Cancer: Causes and Number
• MedicineNet: Who is at risk for larynx cancer?
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Laryngeal Carcinoma | Complications of Laryngeal Carcinoma
• Body & Health Canada: Causes of Cancer of the Larynx

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Laryngeal Cancer?

• NCI: Laryngeal Cancer Treatment Option Overview | Treatment Options by Stage
• ACS: Treatment of Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers by Stage
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Cancer - throat or larynx: Treatment
• Cancer Research UK: Treating cancer of the larynx
• MedicineNet: What are treatment options for larynx cancer? | What are the side effects of treatment for larynx cancer?
• CancerBackup: Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer | Loss of Speech and Voice Restoration After a Laryngectomy
• UCSF Medical Center: Larynx Cancer Treatment

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Laryngeal Cancer?

• UpToDate Patient Information: Complementary and alternative medicine treatments (CAM) for cancer
• NCI: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment
• Cancer Guide: Alternative and Complementary Therapies
• Quackwatch: A Special Message for Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Laryngeal Cancer?

• NCI: Stages of Laryngeal Cancer
• ACS: How Are Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers Staged?
• University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center: Laryngeal Cancer: Stages and Treatment Options
• Cancer Research UK: Statistics and prognosis for cancer of the larynx
• WrongDiagnosis: Prognosis of Larynx Cancer

How Do You Prevent Laryngeal Cancer?

• Mayo Clinic: Quit Smoking Center
• NCI: Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use
• ACS: Can Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers Be Prevented?
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Cancer - throat or larynx: Prevention
• WrongDiagnosis: Prevention of Larynx Cancer

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Laryngeal Cancer

• ACS: Former Smoker Finds A New Voice
• ACS Cancer Survivors Network: Carla's Story: Laryngeal Cancer
• Shared Experience Cancer Support: Throat Cancer Support Knowledgebase
• Young Choices: Don's Story
• Mouth Cancer Foundation: Ananth's Story

Foundations and Support Groups on Laryngeal Cancer

• NCI: National Cancer Institute
• ACS: American Cancer Society
• Web Whispers: Sharing Support Worldwide
• Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer: Local Chapters

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Laryngeal Cancer

• American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network: Head and Neck Cancer Message Board
• Mouth Cancer Foundation: Laryngectomees Forum
• Yahoo Groups: Throat Cancer Support
• The Cancer Forums: Head and Neck Cancer Forum
• DailyStrength: Head and Neck Cancers Support Group

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Laryngeal Cancer

• PubMed: Laryngeal Cancer Articles
• Head & Neck Cancers: Journal of Clinical Oncology Articles - Head and Neck Cancer
• American Cancer Society: Chemotherapy 'Primer' May Help Larynx Cancer Patients Save Voice (2006)

Clinical Trials on Laryngeal Cancer

• Cancer Consultants: National Clinical Trials Database: Head & Neck Cancers
• National Cancer Institute: Laryngeal Cancer Clinical Trials
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Laryngeal Cancer Trials
• CancerBackup: Laryngeal Cancer Clinical Trials (UK)

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