Larynx Cancer Resources

This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about cancer of the larynx to patients, caregivers and other interested parties.

If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.

General

What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Larynx  – This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet introduces symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of larynx cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with the disease.

Head and Neck Cancer: Questions and Answers – This NCI fact sheet (6.37) provides an overview of head and neck cancer, its causes, risk factors and symptoms; diagnostic exams and treatments are also touched upon.

Cancer.Net - The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). With nearly 25,000 members in the United States and abroad, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. Cancer.Net provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions, including information on laryngeal cancer.

Additional general information on lab tests, diagnostic testing and imaging, pathology, etc.

Screening and Prevention

No screening tests are available.

Treatment

Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)  – This NCI document details treatment options for patients with laryngeal cancer. Document is available in patient or health professional version.

Unusual Cancers of Childhood (PDQ®):  Treatment  –  This NCI document details treatment options for children with cancers of the head and neck (see laryngeal cancer and papillomatosis). Document is available in patient or health professional version.

Additional treatment information for all types of cancer.

Treatment Related Issues

Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ®)  – Oral complications are common in cancer patients, especially those with head and neck cancer. This summary describes oral complications caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy and various methods of prevention and treatment.

Information on treatment related issues for all types of cancer.

Nutrition

Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer.

Resources and Support

Cancer support materials for people with all types of cancer.

Learn more about RPCI's Head and Neck Cancer Support Group.

Organizations

International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) – The purposes of the IAL is to promote and support the total rehabilitation of the Laryngectomee by the exchange of ideas and dissemination of information to member clubs and to the public. To facilitate the formation of new clubs, to foster improvement in Laryngectomee programs, and to improve the minimum standards for teachers of post-Laryngectomee speech.

Oral Cancer Foundation – The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support activities.

Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer, Inc. –  A patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.  Founded in 1991 by an oral cancer survivor, addresses the broad emotional, physical and humanistic needs of this population.

Learn about other organizations for people will all types of cancer.
 

Survivorship Resources

Learn about our survivorship resources for patients, care givers and loved ones.