Symptoms Of Laryngeal Cancer

A Persistent Sore Throat

A persistent sore throat can be an indication of laryngeal cancer and occurs when the cancer forms on the vocal cords and damages the throat, causing pain. This pain might be coupled with trouble swallowing, swelling of your lymph nodes, and hoarseness. Because milder conditions cause most sore throats, many individuals don't seek medical treatment until cancer has spread further.

The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection, which can resolve by itself, followed by strep throat, a bacterial infection that does need antibiotic treatment to prevent complications. Even if you're certain you don't have laryngeal cancer, you should still go to the doctor for a sore throat that persists longer than two to three weeks, as you might need antibiotics to fight it off.