High energy X-rays are used to kill cancerous tumours on the vocal cords and voice box. Possible treatment options for cancer are: Radiotherapy: If a malignant (cancerous) tumour of the larynx is diagnosed by biopsy then further treatment will be planned at a cancer team meeting and discussed with the patient. It can remove the problem in the case of polyps, nodules or cysts and will provide a piece of tissue for laboratory analysis (a biopsy). This type of operation is usually done under general anaesthetic using a rigid telescope (Endoscope) and a microscope (to provide magnification). Microlaryngoscopy (see ENTUK webpage on Microlaryngoscopy and Oesophagoscopy)Īn operation to remove nodules, polyps and non cancerous (benign) tumours may be recommended if these are identified at the outpatients visit. Voice therapy may require more than one visit to the therapist. In this case a voice therapist will be able to give advice or suggest exercises that might help the quality of the voice. The problem with their voice will be related to the way they are using their voice i.e. The majority of patients will have no structural abnormality identified. Voice therapy (Speech and Language Therapist): Depending on the clinical findings, the following treatments may be recommended: Simple advice:Īs described above for intermittent mild hoarseness. This examination is done at the time of your out-patient visit and does not require hospital admission. This is done by passing a flexible telescope through the nose (Fibreoptic Endoscope). ![]() The surgeon will examine the throat to help identify the cause of the hoarseness. The GP may decide to refer you to an ENT surgeon. It is particularly important to see the GP with these symptoms if the person is a smoker or drinks more than the recommended amount of alcohol.
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