Procedures & Treatment for Laryngeal cancer Caused By Asbestos Exposure

The treatment depends on how advanced the cancer is. Laryngeal cancer is a treatable malignancy. Surgery and radiotherapy may be used in stages 1 and 2. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are used in stage 3 of the cancer. If the patient is not well enough to cope with the combination of these treatments, then biological therapy with radiotherapy is the preferred option. Endoscopic resection may be an option, or even a partial laryngectomy. Stage 4 means that the cancer has spread into the surrounding tissues in which case radiotherapy with chemotherapy or biological therapy may be used. Laryngectomy to remove cancer and surrounding lymph nodes, followed by radiotherapy may also be used. In case the cancer has come back, the treatment depends on the treatment had initially. If radiotherapy was used, then a total laryngectomy may be recommended.