Communication with Larynx Cancer Patients
in: Health Communication in Otorhinolaryngology, NOVA Publications , pp.395-407, 2026
- Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
- Publication Date: 2026
- Publisher: NOVA Publications
- Page Numbers: pp.395-407
- Keywords: communication, larynx cancer, patients, speech functions, swallowing
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Treatment of laryngeal carcinoma focuses on achieving oncologic control. Preserving swallowing and speech functions and avoiding a tracheostomy are secondary goals. Laryngeal carcinomas can be treated with radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, or a mix of these methods. An interdisciplinary team, such as a tumor board or a multidisciplinary clinic, often determines the treatment for laryngeal cancer. Each patient's unique combination of medical and social health issues, as well as the kind and location of their tumor, determines the best course of treatment. Total laryngectomy is the gold standard for surgical salvage in cases of laryngeal cancer where nonsurgical intervention has failed or recurred. It is also commonly used as a primary treatment for advanced-stage laryngeal malignancy. Several geographical, occupational, physiological, and anatomical considerations potentially influence treatment decisions. The cancer stage is essential in deciding which treatments to use. The stage is determined by the primary tumor's location and size, as well as the health of the lymph nodes in the surrounding area. Single-modality therapy, such as radiation therapy or surgery (cordectomy or partial laryngectomy), can be used to treat early-stage (I and II) cancers. Tumors in their advanced stages (III and IV) necessitate a multimodal approach, which may include radiation therapy in conjunction with chemotherapy or surgery, followed by radiation therapy.