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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment Of Epiglottal Cancer?

I have some darkened tissue around the left side of the tubercle of the epiglottis, accompanied by ear pain and recently otitis media, which was treated by oral administration of doxycycline. I ve also had increased appetite recently and weight gain. I know that the epiglottis is located by the thyroid gland and this might explain the appetite change and weight gain. Is it possible this may be epiglottal cancer and if so, what is the general stage of progression of the cancer before it is caught. Also, what it the common treatment and five year survival and complete remission rate? Note that I am a smoker and a moderate drinker. Please give your feedback. I am a Nurse Practitioner and familiar with medical terminology.
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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hi,
how did you see your epiglottis?endoscopy pictures?
symptoms for ca. epiglottis are
voice change(most common)
pain in throat
hemoptysis
dysphagia and loss of weight(not weight gain)
increased appetite and weight gain can be due to steroid use(if you have used any)
confirmatory investigation for ca. epiglottis is laryngoscopy and biopsy..
treatment for early cancer can be
-radiation(80%cure rate) but associated with morbidity
-partial laryngectomy neck dissection (80-90% 5 yr survival)
treatment for advanced cancer is
multimodal..total laryngectomy followed by chemo radiation.
overall cure rates and patient satisfaction is excellent

WITH THE SYMPTOMS YOU SAID I DONT THINK YOU HAVE A CANCER.GET EVALUATED BY ENT/HEAD AND NECK ONCO AND CLEAR YOUR DOUBT.

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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment Of Epiglottal Cancer?

hi, how did you see your epiglottis?endoscopy pictures? symptoms for ca. epiglottis are voice change(most common) pain in throat hemoptysis dysphagia and loss of weight(not weight gain) increased appetite and weight gain can be due to steroid use(if you have used any) confirmatory investigation for ca. epiglottis is laryngoscopy and biopsy.. treatment for early cancer can be -radiation(80%cure rate) but associated with morbidity -partial laryngectomy neck dissection (80-90% 5 yr survival) treatment for advanced cancer is multimodal..total laryngectomy followed by chemo radiation. overall cure rates and patient satisfaction is excellent WITH THE SYMPTOMS YOU SAID I DONT THINK YOU HAVE A CANCER.GET EVALUATED BY ENT/HEAD AND NECK ONCO AND CLEAR YOUR DOUBT. hope my answer helped you if you have any more queries i would be happy to help you..