Synonyms vocal fold carcinoma, glottis carcinoma, vocal fold CA Definition The vocal fold cancer (vocal fold carcinoma) is a malignant tumor disease of the vocal folds. One of the main signs (symptoms) of the disease is hoarseness. Every hoarseness that lasts longer than three weeks must be examined at the larynx. A laryngoscopy of the … Cancer of the vocal fold
Therapy Different stages are distinguished here, depending on size, location and spread into the surrounding tissue. Depending on the stage, different therapeutic methods are used. Basically there are three possible therapeutic approaches: In contrast to chemotherapy, radiotherapy has a somewhat more localized effect due to its targeted application in the affected area. Radiation therapy – … Therapy | Cancer of the vocal fold
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 … Late effects | Cancer of the vocal fold