However, studies also have shown a link betweenthroat cancerand HPV infection, perhaps spread via oral sex.
The vast majority of throat cancer issquamous cell carcinoma.
The larynx assists in breathing, speaking, and even swallowing.
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Most laryngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, or cancer that originates in the first layer of skin cells.
The nasopharynx is the upper part of the throat behind the nose.
About 90% of pharyngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.They tend to affect males more than females.
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Oropharyngeal cancer is throat cancer that begins in the area just behind the mouth.
Oropharyngeal cancer istreatedusing surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
The prognosis for oropharyngeal cancer depends on the severity, or stage of the cancer.
Two risk factors set nasopharyngeal cancer apart from other throat cancersbeing of Asian ancestry and exposure to theEpstein-Barr virus.
Treatment includes surgery,radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
For this reason, you should keep regular appointments with your healthcare provider and your dentist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, throat cancer can cause pain in the throat.
It is usually felt while swallowing which can make eating food difficult.
There are also cases where the lips or inside of the mouth can have feelings of pain and tenderness.
No, throat cancer and esophageal cancer are not the same, even if many of their symptoms overlap.
Each cancer is differentiated by the location that it starts in.
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