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Throat Cancer
Primarily caused by smoking, throat cancer can affect any part of the mouth or throat. Recent studies also show that human papillomavirus (HPV) may be the cause in as much as 20 percent of oral cancers.
Fast Facts:
- Symptoms of throat cancer may include a sore in your mouth that doesn't heal, persistent pain in your mouth and throat, painful or difficult swallowing, a persistent cough, and swelling or pain in the neck.
- Causes of throat cancer are smoking, excessive alcohol use, and certain type of HPV.
- Treatment may include surgery to removal of part or all of the larynx or pharynx.
The Top 10 Resources on Throat Cancer
Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.
- Mayo Clinic: Oral and Throat Cancer
- National Cancer Institute: Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer
- American Cancer Society: Detailed Guide: Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer
- eMedicineHealth: Cancer of the Mouth and Throat
- InteliHealth: Throat Cancer (Larynx And Pharynx)
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Latest Headlines on Throat Cancer
What is Throat Cancer?
- Wikipedia: Throat Cancer
- American Cancer Society: What Are Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers?
- MedlinePlus: Cancer - throat or larynx
- Home Health UK: Cancers of the mouth and throat
- OncoLink: Laryngeal Cancer: The Basics
What Are The Symptoms of Throat Cancer?
- More Focus on Health: Throat Cancer Symptoms
- University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center: Laryngeal Cancer: Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Cancer Research UK: Laryngeal cancer symptoms
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Throat Cancer Symptoms
- eMedicine: Hypopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Throat Cancer?
- American Academy of Otolaryngology: Fact Sheet: Laryngeal (Voice Box) Cancer
- Mayo Clinic: Oral and throat cancer Causes
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Throat Cancer
- eMedicine: Hypopharyngeal Cancer Complications
- New Scientist: Oral sex can cause throat cancer
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Throat Cancer?
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment of Throat Cancer at Mayo Clinic
- Mouth Cancer Foundation: Treatment
- University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center: Cancer - throat or larynx Treatment
- UCSF Medical Center: Throat Cancers Treatment
- Cancer Source: Diagnosis & Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer
- Cancer Consultants: Head and Neck Cancer Information Center
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Throat Cancer?
- UpToDate Patient Information: Complementary and alternative medicine treatments (CAM) for cancer
- National Cancer Institute: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Guide: Alternative and Complementary Therapies
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Throat Cancer?
- American Cancer Society: How Are Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers Staged?
- More Focus on Health: Stages of Throat Cancer
- University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center: Laryngeal Cancer: Stages and Treatment Options
- Net Health Book: Treatment Of Throat Cancer
- Library of the National Medical Society: New Treatments for Throat Cancer, Mouth Cancer, and Head and Neck Cancer
How Do You Prevent Throat Cancer?
- Mayo Clinic: Quit Smoking Center
- National Cancer Institute: Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use
- American Cancer Society: Can Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers Be Prevented?
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Throat Cancer
- American Cancer Society: Former Smoker Finds A New Voice
- Shared Experience Cancer Support: Throat Cancer Support Knowledgebase
- Young Choices: Don's Story
- Livestrong: Genny Walters
Foundations and Support Groups on Throat Cancer
- The Oral Cancer Foundation: Information, Support, Advocacy, and Hope
- Mouth Cancer Foundation: Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Awareness
- Web Whispers: Sharing Support Worldwide
- Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer: Local Chapters
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Throat Cancer
- American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network: Head and Neck Cancer Message Board
- Mouth Cancer Foundation: Online Support Group
- Yahoo Groups: Throat Cancer Support
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Throat Cancer
- Head & Neck Cancers: Journal of Clinical Oncology Articles - Head and Neck Cancer
- American Cancer Society: Chemotherapy 'Primer' May Help Larynx Cancer Patients Save Voice
- Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery: Risk Factors for Distant Metastases in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery: Long-term Quality of Life for Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Clinical Trials on Throat Cancer
- Cancer Consultants: National Clinical Trials Database
- National Cancer Institute: Laryngeal Cancer Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Throat Cancer Trials
About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Nicole Kinsey
- Reviewer: Pat Washburn
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
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- Contributor: Nicole Kinsey
- Reviewer: Pat Washburn
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Throat cancer, Hroat cancer, Cancer of the Throat, Cancer in the Throa, Cancer in the Throat
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
