What are the types of throat cancer

Throat cancer is a general term that applies to cancer that develops in the throat ( pharyngeal cancer) or in the voice box (laryngeal cancer).

The voice and the throat box are closely connected, with the voice box located simply listed below the throat.

The majority of throat cancers include the very same types of cells, particular terms are used to distinguish the part of the throat where cancer stemmed.

Nasopharyngeal cancer starts in the nasopharynx — the part of your throat simply behind your nose.

Oropharyngeal cancer begins in the oropharynx — the part of your throat right behind your mouth that includes your tonsils.

Hypopharyngeal cancer (laryngopharyngeal cancer) starts in the hypopharynx (laryngopharynx) the lower part of your throat, just above your esophagus and windpipe.

Glottic cancer starts in the singing cables.

Supraglottic cancer starts in the upper part of the throat and includes cancer that affects the epiglottis, which is a piece of cartilage that blocks food from entering into your windpipe.

Subglottic cancer starts in the lower portion of your voice box, listed below your vocal cables.

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