Laryngeal Cancer
Average age at diagnosis for laryngeal cancer is 66.
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It is more commonly diagnosed in patients older than 55.
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Laryngeal cancer is more common in men with a lifetime risk of 1 in 190 versus 1 in 830 for women.
Laryngeal cancer is more common in African American patients compared to Caucasians.
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Laryngeal Cancer
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma makes up > 90% of cancers in the larynx and hypopharynx.
Other rare cancers can include:
- Minor salivary cancers
- Sarcomas
Risk Factors
Tobacco is the most important risk factor for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers.
Moderate or heavy alcohol use can also increase risk for these cancers.
Other Risk Factors
- Human papilloma virus (HPV) – growing incidence of HPV related laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers
- Genetic syndromes (Fanconi Anemia)
- Workplace exposures to chemicals
- Age
- Gender
- Race
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