Clinical and Imaging Assessment, Staging andDecision Making in Laryngeal Cancers

Abstract

Cancer of the larynx has numerous implications�respiration, swallowing and speech, besides disability, vocational, recreational, etc. Thereare numerous treatment options which have been proven to be effective with randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis'. Often, thechoice of modality offered to the patient is tailored to the patient's requirements as regard to his/her domestic, vocational and recreationalenvironment. Although we may have a plethora of options for patients belonging to each stage of the disease, there are certain guidelineswhich must be adhered to in order to prevent any compromise of oncological safety. This article focuses on the planning of the treatmentoptions based on various assessment modalities.