Laryngeal (larynx) cancer

Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the larynx (voice box).

The larynx is part of the throat found at the entrance of the windpipe (trachea). It plays an important role in helping you breathe and speak.

The condition is more common in people over the age of 60. It’s about 4 times more common in men than women.

Symptoms

The main symptoms of laryngeal cancer include:

a change in your voice, such as sounding hoarse pain when swallowing or difficulty swallowing  a lump or swelling in your neck a long-lasting cough a persistent sore throat or earache in severe cases, difficulty breathing

Some people may also experience bad breath, breathlessness, a high-pitched wheezing noise when breathing, unexplained weight loss, or fatigue (extreme tiredness).