What harm does laryngeal cancer do to patients

What harm does laryngeal cancer do to patients? The larynx is an important respiratory and vocal organ of the human body. It also prevents food and other foreign objects from entering the respiratory tract, which is of great significance. Therefore, we must take extra care of our throats and understand what harm laryngeal cancer will bring to us, so that we can pay attention to and prevent the occurrence of laryngeal cancer in our daily lives. The following is an introduction to the harm of laryngeal cancer to patients.

Patients with laryngeal cancer may have symptoms such as hoarseness and cough in the early stages, which affect their quality of life. As the disease progresses, they may experience difficulty breathing and even the risk of suffocation.

Most patients with laryngeal cancer require surgical treatment. Patients who undergo total laryngectomy lose their organs of voice, which seriously affects their quality of life after surgery. With the advancement of surgical concepts and techniques, laryngeal cancer surgery currently pays more attention to preserving patient functions. The corresponding surgical procedure is selected according to the tumor location and pathology to preserve the voice function as much as possible.

Laryngeal cancer surgery may cause corresponding complications, such as pharyngeal fistula, tracheostomy stenosis, carotid artery rupture, wound infection, fistula recurrence, etc., which may affect postoperative recovery and some may be life-threatening.

High-risk groups should pay attention to quitting smoking, drinking moderately, and taking preventive measures.

Warm reminder: Early detection and early diagnosis and treatment are very important to reduce the harm of laryngeal cancer. On the one hand, it can improve the patient's postoperative survival rate. On the other hand, it is possible to preserve the pronunciation function of the larynx as much as possible and reduce postoperative complications.