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Laryngeal cancer secondary prevention

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Secondary prevention measures of laryngeal cancer include routine physical examination and imaging at scheduled intervals after treatment. Dental screening and screening for thyroid cancers are recommended among patients who had received radiation therapy to the oral cavity and cervical region, respectively.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Follow up after treatment

Patients treated for laryngeal carcinoma should follow-up for secondary prevention. Follow-up measures are shown in the table below:[1]

Follow up Description
Physical exam
  • Every 1-3 months during the 1st year after treatment
  • Every 2-6 months during the 2nd year after treatment
  • Every 4-8 months between the 3rd and 5th years after treatment
  • Annually thereafter
Nasendoscopy
CT Scan/MRI
  • Imaging studies are performed at routine intervals as follows:
  • Baseline scanning is performed at 3-6 months after treatment, further scans are scheduled based on finding of physical exam and symptoms experienced by the patient
  • Scanning for asymptomatic patients is not recommended
Thyroid hormone testing
Dental screening
References

References

  1. ↑ Pfister DG, Ang KK, Brizel DM, Burtness BA, Busse PM, Caudell JJ; et al. (2013). “Head and neck cancers, version 2.2013. Featured updates to the NCCN guidelines”. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 11 (8): 917–23. PMID 23946171.


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