Throat Cancer (Pharyngeal Cancer)
Cancer that forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the windpipe and esophagus). Cancer of the larynx (voice box) may also be included as a type of throat cancer.
About Cancer of the Throat and Larynx
Cancer that forms in tissues of the nasopharynx (upper part of the throat behind the nose)….Read more about Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the oropharynx (the part of the throat at the back of the mouth, including the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the tonsils)….Read more about Oropharyngeal Cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the hypopharynx (the bottom part of the throat)….Read more about Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the larynx (area of the throat that contains the vocal cords and is used for breathing, swallowing, and talking)….Read more about Laryngeal Cancer