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A 39-year-old woman is feeling unwell and wants to know what the early symptoms and precursors of laryngeal cancer are?

Answers

  1. Hoarseness: Hoarseness is the earliest sign of laryngeal cancer. Laryngeal cancer is a tumor that grows on the vocal cords, and even if it is very small, it can cause hoarseness. If adults experience hoarseness again without a clear cause and it persists for more than two weeks, they should undergo a thorough examination of the throat without hesitation. This hoarseness may sometimes be reduced.
  2. Abnormal Sore Throat Sensation: A sensation of foreign body, tightness, or discomfort when swallowing is an early symptom of supraglottic laryngeal cancer. However, symptoms of this type of tumor often do not appear. Therefore, if there is blood in the sputum again, a careful examination of the throat should be conducted. It is best for those under 40 years old with these symptoms to seek medical attention as soon as possible.