Search engine for discovering works of Art, research articles, and books related to Art and Culture
Javascript must be enabled to continue!
Cancer of the Larynx
View through CrossRef
Cancer of the larynx can affect the glottis, supraglottis, subglottis, and laryngeal cartilage. Traditional treatments for laryngeal cancer caused significant disfigurement, difficulty with swallowing and speech, and poor quality of life. Newer treatment methods seek to preserve laryngeal function. Worldwide, an estimated 157,000 new cases and 83,000 deaths from laryngeal cancer occurred in 2012, accounting for 1.1% of all new cancer cases and 1.0% of all cancer deaths. The risk of cancer of the larynx is nearly five times higher in men than women in the United States. Incidence and mortality rates of these cancers in males are decreasing in most high-income countries; this decrease is seen in all racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Active cigarette smoking is the strongest risk factor and explains the greatest proportion of cases. All tobacco products are strongly associated with increased risk, especially when combined with alcohol consumption.
Title: Cancer of the Larynx
Description:
Cancer of the larynx can affect the glottis, supraglottis, subglottis, and laryngeal cartilage.
Traditional treatments for laryngeal cancer caused significant disfigurement, difficulty with swallowing and speech, and poor quality of life.
Newer treatment methods seek to preserve laryngeal function.
Worldwide, an estimated 157,000 new cases and 83,000 deaths from laryngeal cancer occurred in 2012, accounting for 1.
1% of all new cancer cases and 1.
0% of all cancer deaths.
The risk of cancer of the larynx is nearly five times higher in men than women in the United States.
Incidence and mortality rates of these cancers in males are decreasing in most high-income countries; this decrease is seen in all racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
Active cigarette smoking is the strongest risk factor and explains the greatest proportion of cases.
All tobacco products are strongly associated with increased risk, especially when combined with alcohol consumption.
Related Results
Prevention of cancer
Prevention of cancer
In the UK, the four commonest cancers—lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer—result in around 62 000 deaths every year. Although deaths from cancer have fall...
Clinical approach to suspected cancer
Clinical approach to suspected cancer
Lung cancer 4Breast cancer 5Urological cancer 6Nervous system tumours 7Upper gastrointestinal cancer 8Lower gastrointestinal cancer 9Gynaecological cancer 10Haematological cancer 1...
Accomplishments in Cancer Epidemiology
Accomplishments in Cancer Epidemiology
In his chapter “Accomplishments in Cancer Epidemiology,” Dr. MacMahon summarizes the history of the discipline, particularly the epidemiologic evidence on cigarette smoking, ionizi...
Human Papillomavirus
Human Papillomavirus
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a ubiquitous, single-stranded DNA virus that is commonly sexually transmitted and an important cause of cervical cancer. Manifestations of infection i...
Principles of oncogenesis
Principles of oncogenesis
It is obvious that the process of developing cancer—oncogenesis—is a multistep process. We know that smoking, obesity, and a family history are strong independent predictors of dev...
Screening for cancer
Screening for cancer
The aim in cancer screening is not just to prevent the incidence of disease or diagnose it in an early stage but, most importantly, to reduce mortality. Designing screening program...