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Laryngeal Cancer - Cancer of the Throat and Larynx
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Symptoms depend on where the cancer is located. Cancers at the base of the tongue will cause throat pain and difficulty swallowing. Cancers on the voice box or larynx will cause hoarseness by pressing on the vocal cords.