Comments on: General Laryngeal Cancer Information http://throatcancercare.com Useful Information on Care and Treatments of Throat Cancer Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:04:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: admin http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information/comment-page-1/#comment-107 admin Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:23:32 +0000 http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information#comment-107 Gerri, I would recommend that you do push your doctor for the tests. Simply prescribing Prilosec for the symptoms you described seems a bit remiss; but I am only basing this on what you have said here. I think the persistent earache is a concern, and you may want to find another ENT specialist. But again what you have described here I can not tell you definitively you have the symptoms of throat cancer (that would be both impossible and irresponsible). My simple advice is to go and see another doctor about the earache and throat discomfort. In general, these symptoms can be considered pre-cursors to throat cancer...BUT also A LOT of other issues as well besides throat cancer. You will never know for sure until you consult another physician. And STOP SMOKING! Check out http://myviceadvice.com for help in that. Gerri,

I would recommend that you do push your doctor for the tests. Simply prescribing Prilosec for the symptoms you described seems a bit remiss; but I am only basing this on what you have said here. I think the persistent earache is a concern, and you may want to find another ENT specialist. But again what you have described here I can not tell you definitively you have the symptoms of throat cancer (that would be both impossible and irresponsible). My simple advice is to go and see another doctor about the earache and throat discomfort. In general, these symptoms can be considered pre-cursors to throat cancer…BUT also A LOT of other issues as well besides throat cancer. You will never know for sure until you consult another physician. And STOP SMOKING! Check out http://myviceadvice.com for help in that.

]]> By: Gerri http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Gerri Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:17:18 +0000 http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information#comment-100 I have had an earache in my left ear for about a year. It feels full in the back of my mouth, top of the throat. I clear my throat quite a lot and have a slight problem with swallowing. I have smoked off and on for 23 years. I saw an ENT and he dismissed it as a problem from having slight reflux of which I take Prilosec for. I am going to push the doctor for testing. Is this the right move? Should I be concerned that this might be throat cancer? I have had an earache in my left ear for about a year. It feels full in the back of my mouth, top of the throat. I clear my throat quite a lot and have a slight problem with swallowing. I have smoked off and on for 23 years. I saw an ENT and he dismissed it as a problem from having slight reflux of which I take Prilosec for. I am going to push the doctor for testing. Is this the right move? Should I be concerned that this might be throat cancer?

]]> By: admin http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information/comment-page-1/#comment-92 admin Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:40:09 +0000 http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information#comment-92 Straining your voice would not lead to cancer of the throat. Though smoking and drinking are high risk activities that have been proven to lead not only to throat cancer but other types of cancers as well (namely lung and liver respectively). I started this site because my cousin contracted throat cancer and did not have it looked at until it had reached Stage IV (the most serious stage). Based simply and solely on what you have said it does not sound like you have throat cancer. But I cannot diagnose you from a few sentences and without knowing your medical history and any other possible current medical condition whether apparent or not to you. Only your doctor can give you a definitive answer. Though some (and I stress the word "some") of the symptoms are a nagging and constant sore throat, pain in your mouth and/or tongue, and /or any white spots or other discolorations in the mouth or on your tongue. AGAIN THIS IS ONLY SOME OF THE MORE COMMON SIGNS OF THROAT CANCER, THOUGH EVEN IF YOU HAVE ONE OF ALL OF THESE SYMPTOMS, IT STILL DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE CANCER! Since you are complaining of a hoarse voice, I would go see your doctor. It may not mean cancer, but you do want to take care of your vocal cords. If the problem persists and worsens, I know one course of treatment for irritated vocal chords (due to smoking and/or excessive shouting) is the doctor will tell you to stop speaking for an indeterminate amount of time, and will require you to speak using a electrolarynx, or a mechanical larynx handheld device. Do you real want to look forward to that possibility? So stop smoking! You can check out http://myviceadvice.com for quitting smoking tips. Hope this helps Mathew! Straining your voice would not lead to cancer of the throat. Though smoking and drinking are high risk activities that have been proven to lead not only to throat cancer but other types of cancers as well (namely lung and liver respectively). I started this site because my cousin contracted throat cancer and did not have it looked at until it had reached Stage IV (the most serious stage). Based simply and solely on what you have said it does not sound like you have throat cancer. But I cannot diagnose you from a few sentences and without knowing your medical history and any other possible current medical condition whether apparent or not to you. Only your doctor can give you a definitive answer. Though some (and I stress the word “some”) of the symptoms are a nagging and constant sore throat, pain in your mouth and/or tongue, and /or any white spots or other discolorations in the mouth or on your tongue. AGAIN THIS IS ONLY SOME OF THE MORE COMMON SIGNS OF THROAT CANCER, THOUGH EVEN IF YOU HAVE ONE OF ALL OF THESE SYMPTOMS, IT STILL DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE CANCER! Since you are complaining of a hoarse voice, I would go see your doctor. It may not mean cancer, but you do want to take care of your vocal cords. If the problem persists and worsens, I know one course of treatment for irritated vocal chords (due to smoking and/or excessive shouting) is the doctor will tell you to stop speaking for an indeterminate amount of time, and will require you to speak using a electrolarynx, or a mechanical larynx handheld device. Do you real want to look forward to that possibility? So stop smoking! You can check out http://myviceadvice.com for quitting smoking tips. Hope this helps Mathew!

]]> By: Matthew king http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Matthew king Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:19:50 +0000 http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information#comment-91 I'm worried a about throat cancer, when I was younger I used to shout alot and would sometimes strain my voice. I smoked for ten years from the age of 16 but gave up. I also drink, could my hoarse voice mean cancer? I'm 29 thanks I’m worried a about throat cancer, when I was younger I used to shout alot and would sometimes strain my voice. I smoked for ten years from the age of 16 but gave up. I also drink, could my hoarse voice mean cancer? I’m 29 thanks

]]> By: admin http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information/comment-page-1/#comment-18 admin Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:30:51 +0000 http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information#comment-18 <em>Carcinoma in situ (CIS) is an early form of carcinoma defined by the absence of invasion of surrounding tissues. In other words, the neoplastic cells proliferate in their normal habitat, hence the name 'in situ' (Latin for 'in its place'). For example, carcinoma in situ of the skin, also called Bowen's disease is the accumulation of neoplastic epidermal cells within the epidermis only. For this reason, CIS will usually not form a tumor. Rather, the lesion is flat (in the skin, cervix, etc) or follows the existing architecture of the organ (in the breast, lung, etc). Some CIS, however, form tumors, for example colon polyps or papillary cancer of the bladder as well as some CIS of the breast (more properly called Ductal Carcinoma in situ) Many forms of invasive carcinoma (the most common form of cancer) originate from a CIS lesion. <strong>Therefore, CIS is considered a precursor or incipient form of cancer that may</strong>, if left untreated long enough, transform into a malignant neoplasm. <strong><strong>When explaining a laboratory report to a patient, most doctors will refer to CIS as pre-cancer, not cancer.</strong> However, because most forms of CIS have a real potential to turn into invasive carcinoma, doctors will usually recommend that the lesion be completely removed. Therefore, CIS is usually treated much the same way as a malignant tumor.</strong></em> The above information on CIS was simply taken from wikipedia. I hope this information helps. Carcinoma in situ (CIS) is an early form of carcinoma defined by the absence of invasion of surrounding tissues. In other words, the neoplastic cells proliferate in their normal habitat, hence the name ‘in situ’ (Latin for ‘in its place’). For example, carcinoma in situ of the skin, also called Bowen’s disease is the accumulation of neoplastic epidermal cells within the epidermis only.
For this reason, CIS will usually not form a tumor. Rather, the lesion is flat (in the skin, cervix, etc) or follows the existing architecture of the organ (in the breast, lung, etc). Some CIS, however, form tumors, for example colon polyps or papillary cancer of the bladder as well as some CIS of the breast (more properly called Ductal Carcinoma in situ)
Many forms of invasive carcinoma (the most common form of cancer) originate from a CIS lesion. Therefore, CIS is considered a precursor or incipient form of cancer that may, if left untreated long enough, transform into a malignant neoplasm.
When explaining a laboratory report to a patient, most doctors will refer to CIS as pre-cancer, not cancer. However, because most forms of CIS have a real potential to turn into invasive carcinoma, doctors will usually recommend that the lesion be completely removed. Therefore, CIS is usually treated much the same way as a malignant tumor.

The above information on CIS was simply taken from wikipedia. I hope this information helps.

]]> By: JUMA FELIX http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information/comment-page-1/#comment-15 JUMA FELIX Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:57:21 +0000 http://throatcancercare.com/general-laryngeal-cancer-information#comment-15 I have hoarse voice. Laboratory test show that i have 'carcinoma in situ'. Is that cancer? I tried drugs after DL operation no improvement what should i do? its persisting. Doctor removed Nodules from left epithelium. I have hoarse voice. Laboratory test show that i have ‘carcinoma in situ’. Is that cancer? I tried drugs after DL operation no improvement what should i do? its persisting. Doctor removed Nodules from left epithelium.

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