Throat Cancer Also called: Hypopharyngeal cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Laryngopharyngeal cancer, Nasopharyngeal cancer, Oropharyngeal cancer, Pharyngeal cancer Summary Throat cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Throat cancer has different names, depending on what part of the throat is affected. The different parts of the throat are called the oropharynx, the hypopharynx, and the nasopharynx. Sometimes the larynx, or voice box, is also included. The main risk factors for throat cancer are smoking or using smokeless tobacco and use of alcohol. Symptoms of throat cancer may include Trouble breathing or speaking Frequent headaches Pain or ringing in the ears Trouble swallowing Ear pain Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. NIH: National Cancer Institute National Cancer Institute Find an Expert American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery American Cancer Society American Cancer Society Find a Cancer Doctor American Society of Clinical Oncology Find an ENT American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery National Cancer Institute National Cancer Institute NCI Designated Cancer Centers National Cancer Institute Organizations That Offer Support Services National Cancer Institute Diagnosis and Tests Can Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers Be Found Early? American Cancer Society Can Nasopharyngeal Cancer Be Found Early? American Cancer Society Stages of Hypopharyngeal Cancer National Cancer Institute Stages of Laryngeal Cancer National Cancer Institute Stages of Nasopharyngeal Cancer National Cancer Institute Stages of Oropharyngeal Cancer National Cancer Institute Prevention and Risk Factors Can Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers Be Prevented? American Cancer Society Statistics and Research Cancer of the Larynx National Cancer Institute Cancer of the Oral Cavity and Pharynx National Cancer Institute HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer Rates by Race and Ethnicity Centers for Disease Control and Prevention What Are the Key Statistics about Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers? American Cancer Society What Are the Key Statistics about Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers? American Cancer Society What’s New in Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Research and Treatment? American Cancer Society What’s New in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Research and Treatment? American Cancer Society Array Cancer of the throat or larynx Laryngectomy Swallowing problems Throat or larynx cancer Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Laryngeal Neoplasms National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Oropharyngeal Neoplasms National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Pharyngeal Neoplasms National Institutes of Health Reference Desk Dictionary of Cancer Terms National Cancer Institute Larynx Anatomy National Cancer Institute Mouth and Throat National Cancer Institute Specifics General Information about Hypopharyngeal Cancer National Cancer Institute General Information about Laryngeal Cancer National Cancer Institute General Information about Nasopharyngeal Cancer National Cancer Institute General Information about Oropharyngeal Cancer National Cancer Institute Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Oropharyngeal Cancer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Treatments and Therapies Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment National Cancer Institute Treatment Option Overview (Laryngeal Cancer) National Cancer Institute Treatment Option Overview (Nasopharyngeal Cancer) National Cancer Institute Treatment Option Overview (Oropharyngeal Cancer) National Cancer Institute Treatment Options by Stage (Hypopharyngeal Cancer) National Cancer Institute Treatment Options by Stage (Laryngeal Cancer) National Cancer Institute Treatment Options by Stage (Nasopharyngeal Cancer) National Cancer Institute Treatment Options by Stage (Oropharyngeal Cancer) National Cancer Institute Living With Lifestyle Changes After Laryngeal or Hypopharyngeal Cancer American Cancer Society Mouth or Throat Pain or Sores American Cancer Society What Happens After Treatment for Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer? American Cancer Society What Happens After Treatment for Nasopharyngeal Cancer? American Cancer Society Encyclopedia Oropharynx lesion biopsy Journal Articles Throat Cancer Start Here Throat Cancer Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research What Are Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers? American Cancer Society What You Need to Know about Cancer of the Larynx National Cancer Institute Related Issues What Should You Ask Your Doctor about Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer? American Cancer Society Patient Handouts What to Know about External Beam Radiation Therapy National Cancer Institute
