What are the 5 early symptoms of laryngeal cancer

There are no "five major early symptoms" for laryngeal cancer, but generally there will be symptoms such as neck lumps, throat pain, foreign body sensation in the throat, voice changes, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, and weight loss.

1. Lump in the neck: If you have a lump or swelling in your neck, it could be a sign of throat cancer.

2. Sore throat: Laryngeal cancer may irritate the throat mucosa, causing symptoms of throat itching or pain.

3. Foreign body sensation in the throat: In the early stages of laryngeal cancer, patients may experience a foreign body sensation in the throat due to compression by local tumors.

4. Voice changes: Hoarseness or changes in voice are an early sign of laryngeal cancer.

5. Difficulty swallowing: If you feel persistent discomfort or pain when swallowing, it may be an early symptom of laryngeal cancer.

6. Difficulty breathing: As the tumor grows, the amount of air intake will decrease, and the patient will feel difficulty or wheezing when breathing. This is a reaction of laryngeal cancer affecting the airway.

7. Weight loss: Patients may experience throat discomfort, which may lead to reduced food intake and weight loss.

It is recommended that when patients show the above symptoms, they should pay great attention and highly suspect the possibility of laryngeal cancer. They should cooperate with the doctor to complete the examination and treatment and should not delay the disease.