What is laryngeal cancer?

The larynx or voice box is located at the base of the tongue within the throat. A malignant overgrowth of cells can form in larynx and cause cancer.

How do members experience laryngeal cancer?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with laryngeal cancer*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for laryngeal cancer*

Who has laryngeal cancer on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 2
50s 10
60s 9
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 14
Female 13