The 20 Best Laryngeal Cancer Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

Laryngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that affects the larynx. The larynx is an organ located in the throat and contains the vocal cords. Laryngeal cancer forms in the tissues of the larynx, most commonly in squamous cells, and may spread to the thyroid, trachea (windpipe), esophagus or lymph nodes. Laryngeal cancer is more common men than in women and most often diagnosed in people over 60 years of age.