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cancer of the throat and larynx |
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- Cancer in the throat occurs in the passages from the neck to the rest of the body. This includes the voice box, or larynx, and the areas behind the oral cavity, known as the pharynx. |
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laryngectomy |
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- A laryngectomy is an operation to remove the larynx. The larynx, or voice box, is the organ that produces the sound that allows us to speak. It also prevents food from entering the air passage. |
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radical neck dissection |
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- A radical neck dissection is a procedure used to remove cancerous tumours from one side of the neck or upper airway. Almost all the lymph nodes and some of the muscles, tissues, veins, and nerves in this area are removed as well. |
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oral cancer |
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noisy breathing in adults |
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- Noisy breathing in adults is a common condition, usually caused by a blockage in the air passages. |
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The Cancer Connection |
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The Cancer Connection - The preserved food you love to snack on can potentially put you at risk of cancer of the respiratory tract. You can protect yourself with a diet full of fresh goodness. - Yashna Harjani - Dietician - Cancer is... |
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hoarseness |
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- Hoarseness is a condition resulting in a rough or harsh sound to the voice. |
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