ABSTRACT
Laryngeal cancers are the second most common type of respiratory cancer following lung cancer. Incidence of laryngeal cancers is rising over time and this sudden rise in the cases is generally believed to be occurred due to increased alcohol consumption and tobacco. Generally, laryngeal cancer is more common in men than in women. The primary important functions of the larynx involve respiration, deglutition, and phonation. It also helps to contribute to smell and taste by allowing the movement of air over the special sensory organs. Thus, any partial/complete loss of laryngeal function affects leads to speech and swallowing difficulty and some of the special senses. Total laryngectomy bypasses the critical humidification function of the upper respiratory tract that renders problem for pulmonary toiletry problem for these post laryngectomy patients. With relatively less mortality rate since the 1970s, current research has focused not only on improving survival rate but also on organ laryngeal preservation techniques and modalities. This chapter highlights the management of different subsites of cancers based on TNM staging and NCCN guidelines.
