Throat Cancer :
Throat Cancer is referred to growth of malignant cells in the pharynx and oesophagus. Throat cancer is a common type of cancer encountered in individuals exposed to certain carcinogens, such as tobbaco and asbestos. Symptoms of a throat cancer includes a lump in the neck, pain, dysphagia, hoarse voice, blood in sputum, pain radiating to breast bone and ear, persistent sore throat and cough.
There are different types of throat cancer based on its origin namely naso pharyngeal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, Hypopharangeal cancer and laryngeal cancer. Early diagnosis and appropriate management of the condition can result in effective treatment out comes.