Laryngeal cancer recurrence is very likely to occur when it is not treated properly, especially with surgery. Surgery cannot completely and cleanly remove the cancer cells of patients with laryngeal cancer, so the probability of laryngeal cancer recurrence after surgery is very high. So what are the symptoms of laryngeal cancer recurrence? How to detect the recurrence of laryngeal cancer in time is also the key. To judge whether laryngeal cancer has recurred, the symptoms vary according to the location of the lesion. The supraglottic type includes cancers that originate above the vocal cords, which are poorly metastatic and develop rapidly. Because this area is rich in lymphatic vessels, when it recurs, it will metastasize to the lymph nodes in the deep upper neck group located at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery. The early symptoms of recurrence include a foreign body sensation in the throat and discomfort in the throat. When the surface of the tumor ulcerates later, there will be sore throat, which can be reflected to the ears and even affect swallowing. When the late stage cancer erodes the blood vessels, there will be blood in the sputum, and there will often be smelly sputum; when it invades the vocal cords, there will be hoarseness, difficulty breathing, etc. Glottic laryngeal cancer is a cancer confined to the vocal cords. Since the vocal cords have fewer lymphatic vessels, it is not easy to metastasize to the cervical lymph nodes when it recurs. The main symptom is hoarseness, which gradually worsens. When the tumor grows larger, it blocks the glottis, causing laryngeal wheezing and dyspnea. In the late stage, there is blood in sputum and laryngeal obstruction. Subglottic laryngeal cancer is a cancer located below the vocal cords and above the lower edge of the cricoid cartilage. Because this area is relatively hidden, it is not easy to find during routine laryngoscopy when it recurs. There may be no symptoms in the early stage, but cough and bloody sputum may occur later. In the late stage, due to the blockage of the subglottic area by the cancer, breathing difficulties are common. It may also penetrate the cricothyroid membrane, invade the thyroid gland and the anterior soft tissue, and infiltrate along the anterior wall of the esophagus. Paraglottic type: refers to cancer originating from the laryngeal cavity, also known as transglottic cancer. This area is very hidden. There may be no symptoms in the early stage, and it is very easy to spread to the lateral paraglottic space. Its clinical characteristics are: hoarseness is the first symptom, and the vocal cords are often fixed first, but the tumor is not seen. Later, as the cancer spreads to the paraglottic space, infiltrates and destroys the laryngeal cartilage, there may be sore throat. If it invades the thyroid cartilage wing plate and cricothyroid membrane on one side, the laryngeal cartilage support can be felt on that side, and there is an irritating dry cough. Generally, it is not confirmed until it develops to two areas. Many laryngeal cancer patients have relapsed because of relaxation treatment. Some patients think that they have made progress in treatment and then relax the treatment. This is very wrong. This practice can easily lead to the recurrence of laryngeal cancer. Unhealthy diet is also an important factor in the recurrence of laryngeal cancer. Patients with laryngeal cancer should avoid irritating foods such as too cold or too spicy. In addition, if you are under great pressure and work hard on weekdays, it is also easy to cause the recurrence of laryngeal cancer, which can easily lead to a decrease in immunity. It can be seen that maintaining good living habits is also an important factor in controlling the recurrence of laryngeal cancer. Treatment of laryngeal cancer recurrence should be timely and effective. When recurrence occurs, appropriate drugs should be selected for treatment. The better drugs for laryngeal cancer recurrence include Xiaoaiping Tablets, Xiaoaiping Dropping Pills, and Compound Cantharidin Capsules, which can inhibit cancer on the one hand and enhance the patient's immunity on the other. The patient himself should maintain a continuous mentality and pay attention to a calm mentality when dealing with other things. Being less angry is also a good way to prevent laryngeal cancer recurrence. |
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