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Laryngeal Cancer Definition
Common names:
  • Cancer of the Larynx
  • Cancer of the Voice Box
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Larynx Cancer
  • Vocal Cord Cancer
  • Vocal Cord Tumor
  • Voice Box Cancer
A person with laryngeal cancer has a growth of abnormal cells in the larynx that multiply out of control. These cells can form tumors and spread to other parts of the body. Images

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Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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