Late effects
Although late and rare, vocal fold carcinoma can spread (metastasize) to all possible regions of the body. The cancer itself grows in the vocal fold area, where it narrows the glottis and can spread to opposite areas. Coughing, loss of speech and shortness of breath then considerably restrict the quality of life.
Major operations (larynx removal, removal of all neck lymph nodes (neck dissection)) can offer the last chance for a cure if diagnosed late. Carcinomas of the oral cavity also include cancer of the palate. The following article will show you how to detect palatal cancer and how it is treated in its presence: Cancer of the palate – What you should consider
