Synonym Tracheal carcinoma, tracheal carcinoma – tracheal cancer is a tumor in the area of the trachea and belongs to the head and neck tumors. A tumor is generally understood to be an unimpeded growth of tissue into a tumor (neoplasia, new formation). This process can also occur without growth-inducing factors. This is called autonomous … Tracheal Cancer
Frequency The primary as well as the secondary tracheal cancer caused by metastases are rather rare. The incidence is about 2% and is mostly related to tobacco abuse. Tracheal cancer most frequently occurs in the lower sections. From the division (bifurcation) of the trachea into its two main trunks for the left and right lung … Frequency | Tracheal Cancer
Symptoms Since tracheal cancer is usually not a primary tumor, but is already caused as a spread, symptoms often appear in advanced tumor stages. This often means that the cancer is not diagnosed until later. The symptoms can particularly occur when degenerative tissue grows into the trachea from the surrounding neighboring organs. These include malignant … Symptoms | Tracheal Cancer
Prognosis The 5-year survival rate (5 JÜR) is used as a prognostic value for cancer. For example, patients suffering from lung carcinoma who may have metastases in the trachea have a 5-year survival rate of 5%. A prognosis always depends on the stage and extent of the tumor. The earlier the cancer is diagnosed and … Prognosis | Tracheal Cancer