The treatment of laryngeal cancer depends on where the cancer is located, the cancer stage, and overall general health. A team of specialist surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists and radiologists will assess the patient's condition and suggest an individualised treatment plan to achieve the best outcome.
- If the cancer is still in the primary (early) stages and hasn’t metastasised (spread), either surgical excision (removal) of the tumour or radiation therapy can be enough as treatment.
- If the cancer has reached an advanced stage or has metastasised to other parts of the body, surgical resection (removal) of the tumour is done, followed by combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy.