Can laryngeal cancer be cured? How long can one live?

Laryngeal cancer can be cured, but the prerequisite is early detection and proper treatment. Early laryngeal cancer can be cured through comprehensive treatment methods such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc. How long the patient can live depends on multiple factors such as the severity of the patient's condition, the treatment effect, and the patient's physical condition. There is no unified answer.

Early detection is the most important. If laryngeal cancer can be detected in the early stage, the chance of cure is very high. Because early cancer cells have not spread, surgical resection or radiotherapy will be more effective. For patients who are detected early, after active treatment, the five-year survival rate can reach 80% to 90%. There are various treatment methods, and the treatment methods for laryngeal cancer mainly include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. If the cancer is in the early stage, it can be treated by surgical removal of the tumor. Radiotherapy can kill residual cancer cells, while chemotherapy uses drugs to control the growth and spread of cancer cells. Commonly used drugs include cisplatin injection, fluorouracil injection, etc. The specific usage and dosage must follow the doctor's instructions.

Laryngeal cancer is difficult to treat in the late stage. If laryngeal cancer has reached the late stage, the cancer cells may have spread to other parts, and the possibility of cure will be greatly reduced. The treatment at this time is mainly to prolong the patient's life and relieve pain. Even so, the development of modern medicine has enabled many patients in the late stage to significantly extend their survival through treatment. There are obvious individual differences. Each patient has different physical conditions and different disease progression rates, and the treatment effects will also vary. Some patients' bodies respond well to treatment, recover quickly after surgery, and may have a longer survival period. However, some patients may have a shorter survival period because of physical weakness or poor response to treatment.

The cure and survival of laryngeal cancer are affected by many factors. Early detection, active treatment and compliance with the doctor's treatment plan are the key to improving the cure rate and prolonging the survival period. Facing the disease, maintaining a good attitude and actively cooperating with the treatment are important foundations for defeating the disease.