What are the symptoms of throat cancer

Typical symptoms of laryngeal cancer include persistent sore throat, hoarseness for more than 2 weeks, unexplained dysphagia, foreign body sensation in the throat, etc. If you experience these symptoms, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to find out the specific cause and receive treatment. The following are several major symptoms of laryngeal cancer and suggestions for coping.

1. Hoarseness

Hoarseness is one of the early signs of throat cancer, especially when it lasts for more than 2 weeks without other colds or throat inflammation. This symptom is usually related to vocal cord damage or tumor compression. If you find that your voice has changed, you should go to the otolaryngology or oncology department in time. The doctor will usually perform a laryngoscopy to confirm the health of the vocal cords.

2 Foreign body sensation and sore throat

Patients often feel a foreign body or tingling sensation in the throat, similar to the discomfort of "stuck" or "obstruction", but it is difficult to relieve it by coughing or swallowing. This symptom is more obvious when the tumor grows or irritates the surrounding tissues. In order to rule out laryngeal cancer, it is recommended to perform relevant imaging examinations such as CT, MRI or pathological biopsy for confirmation.

3. Dysphagia

Patients with pharyngeal cancer often experience difficulty swallowing due to the tumor affecting the esophagus or larynx, and may experience pain during eating. If you experience difficulty swallowing and the course of the disease gradually worsens, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. The doctor may arrange for a fiberoptic laryngoscopy and further determine the cause based on the progression of the disease.

4Swelling of cervical lymph nodes

If accompanied by painless cervical lymphadenopathy, this may mean that cancer cells have spread to the lymphatic system. Patients are advised to undergo blood tests, lymph ultrasound or puncture biopsy to clarify the cause and extent of lymphadenopathy.

5. Unexplained ear pain or bleeding

Patients with pharyngeal cancer may occasionally experience pain that radiates to the ears, and in some cases, abnormal bleeding in the pharynx, which may indicate that local tissue has been eroded or that the cancer has entered an advanced stage. Such symptoms should be taken seriously.

If the above symptoms occur, you should go to a regular hospital for a comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis as soon as possible. Treatment of laryngeal cancer often includes surgical resection such as minimally invasive laser surgery, total laryngectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Early detection and intervention treatment can significantly improve the cure rate.

To protect the health of your throat, you should avoid smoking and drinking heavily, reduce exposure to air pollutants, and check your health status regularly. If you have a family history of cancer, you should be more vigilant and enhance your self-monitoring ability to achieve early prevention, early detection, and early treatment.