Laryngeal Cancer Treatment | I D Cancer Center Lucknow
Voice-Related Cancer • Early Detection Matters • Advanced Treatment
I D Cancer Center, Lucknow
I D Cancer Center, Lucknow
Overview
Early diagnosis plays a vital role in preserving voice, swallowing, and quality of life.
At I D Cancer Center, we offer expert ENT and oncology evaluation, high-precision radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and rehabilitation, ensuring holistic and compassionate care for every patient.
Anatomy of the Larynx
Laryngeal cancer can arise in any of the three main regions:
Supraglottis: Upper part of the voice box
Glottis: Vocal cords area (most common)
Subglottis: Lower part of the voice box
The location strongly influences symptoms and treatment planning.
Laryngeal cancer can arise in any of the three main regions:
Supraglottis: Upper part of the voice box
Glottis: Vocal cords area (most common)
Subglottis: Lower part of the voice box
The location strongly influences symptoms and treatment planning.
What Causes Laryngeal Cancer?
Several avoidable and unavoidable factors contribute to laryngeal cancer.
Several avoidable and unavoidable factors contribute to laryngeal cancer.
Key Risk Factors
Tobacco use (smoking, chewing)
Heavy alcohol consumption
HPV infection
Exposure to pollutants (asbestos, wood dust, paint fumes)
Gender (more common in men)
Aging (usually after age 50)
Poor nutrition
Chronic acid reflux (GERD)
Stopping smoking and alcohol greatly reduces risk.
Tobacco use (smoking, chewing)
Heavy alcohol consumption
HPV infection
Exposure to pollutants (asbestos, wood dust, paint fumes)
Gender (more common in men)
Aging (usually after age 50)
Poor nutrition
Chronic acid reflux (GERD)
Stopping smoking and alcohol greatly reduces risk.
Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer
Symptoms vary based on tumour location, but early signs should never be ignored.
Symptoms vary based on tumour location, but early signs should never be ignored.
Common Symptoms
Persistent hoarseness or voice change (>3 weeks)
Difficulty swallowing
Throat pain or discomfort
Feeling of a lump in the throat
Persistent cough
Breathing difficulty or noisy breathing
Unexplained weight loss
Ear pain
Blood-stained sputum
Any long-lasting voice change warrants immediate evaluation.
Persistent hoarseness or voice change (>3 weeks)
Difficulty swallowing
Throat pain or discomfort
Feeling of a lump in the throat
Persistent cough
Breathing difficulty or noisy breathing
Unexplained weight loss
Ear pain
Blood-stained sputum
Any long-lasting voice change warrants immediate evaluation.
Diagnosis at I D Cancer Center
We use advanced tools to accurately diagnose and stage the cancer.
We use advanced tools to accurately diagnose and stage the cancer.
Clinical Assessment
ENT evaluation
Fibre-optic laryngoscopy
Stroboscopy (for vocal cord movement assessment)
ENT evaluation
Fibre-optic laryngoscopy
Stroboscopy (for vocal cord movement assessment)
Imaging
CT scan / MRI neck
PET-CT for cancer spread assessment
Chest X-ray (baseline screening)
CT scan / MRI neck
PET-CT for cancer spread assessment
Chest X-ray (baseline screening)
Biopsy
Direct laryngoscopic biopsy under anesthesia
Histopathology to confirm cancer type
Direct laryngoscopic biopsy under anesthesia
Histopathology to confirm cancer type
Staging
Based on TNM classification (tumour size, lymph node involvement, distant spread).
Based on TNM classification (tumour size, lymph node involvement, distant spread).
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on tumour location, stage, and function of the vocal cords.
Treatment depends on tumour location, stage, and function of the vocal cords.
1. Radiation Therapy (Primary or Adjuvant)
Radiation is a key treatment for early-stage laryngeal cancer and voice preservation.
At I D Cancer Center, we use IMRT, IGRT, and VMAT to deliver highly targeted radiation while sparing healthy tissues, especially vocal cords, esophagus, and salivary glands.
Indications:
Early glottic cancer
Organ preservation in advanced disease
Post-surgery radiation to prevent recurrence
Relief from symptoms (palliative RT)
Radiation is a key treatment for early-stage laryngeal cancer and voice preservation.
At I D Cancer Center, we use IMRT, IGRT, and VMAT to deliver highly targeted radiation while sparing healthy tissues, especially vocal cords, esophagus, and salivary glands.
Indications:
Early glottic cancer
Organ preservation in advanced disease
Post-surgery radiation to prevent recurrence
Relief from symptoms (palliative RT)
2. Chemotherapy
Used along with radiation (concurrent chemoradiotherapy) for better tumour control in advanced cases.
Common drugs:
Cisplatin
Carboplatin
Targeted agents (Cetuximab)
Used along with radiation (concurrent chemoradiotherapy) for better tumour control in advanced cases.
Common drugs:
Cisplatin
Carboplatin
Targeted agents (Cetuximab)
3. Surgery
Performed when needed by specialized ENT/head & neck surgeons.
Includes:
Excision of early lesions
Laser surgery for small glottic tumours
Partial laryngectomy (voice preservation possible)
Total laryngectomy (rare, for advanced disease)
Neck dissection for lymph node involvement
Voice prosthesis and rehabilitation are available for patients requiring major surgery.
Performed when needed by specialized ENT/head & neck surgeons.
Includes:
Excision of early lesions
Laser surgery for small glottic tumours
Partial laryngectomy (voice preservation possible)
Total laryngectomy (rare, for advanced disease)
Neck dissection for lymph node involvement
Voice prosthesis and rehabilitation are available for patients requiring major surgery.
4. Targeted Therapy & Immunotherapy
Cetuximab (EGFR inhibitor)
Pembrolizumab / Nivolumab (for recurrent or metastatic disease)
These offer new hope when cancer does not respond to standard treatments.
Cetuximab (EGFR inhibitor)
Pembrolizumab / Nivolumab (for recurrent or metastatic disease)
These offer new hope when cancer does not respond to standard treatments.
Rehabilitation & Support at I D Cancer Center
We provide complete post-treatment support:
Speech & voice therapy
Nutritional counselling
Swallowing therapy
Smoking cessation program
Psychological support
Long-term follow-up
Our focus is restoring voice, swallowing, breathing, and overall quality of life.
We provide complete post-treatment support:
Speech & voice therapy
Nutritional counselling
Swallowing therapy
Smoking cessation program
Psychological support
Long-term follow-up
Our focus is restoring voice, swallowing, breathing, and overall quality of life.
Prevention Tips
Quit smoking
Avoid alcohol
Treat acid reflux
Maintain good oral hygiene
Eat antioxidant-rich foods
Avoid exposure to chemical fumes
HPV vaccination advice (if applicable)
Quit smoking
Avoid alcohol
Treat acid reflux
Maintain good oral hygiene
Eat antioxidant-rich foods
Avoid exposure to chemical fumes
HPV vaccination advice (if applicable)
Why Choose I D Cancer Center?
Expert care led by Dr. Sunil Kumar
High-precision radiotherapy (IMRT/IGRT/VMAT)
ENT–Oncology integrated approach
Multidisciplinary tumour board
Advanced diagnostics (PET-CT, laryngoscopy)
Voice and swallowing rehabilitation
Compassionate, patient-focused environment
Located in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow
Expert care led by Dr. Sunil Kumar
High-precision radiotherapy (IMRT/IGRT/VMAT)
ENT–Oncology integrated approach
Multidisciplinary tumour board
Advanced diagnostics (PET-CT, laryngoscopy)
Voice and swallowing rehabilitation
Compassionate, patient-focused environment
Located in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow
