Laryngeal Cancer (Cancer of Larynx)  

Laryngeal cancer, also called throat cancer is the formation of a malignancy on the mucous membrane lining the inside of the larynx. The cancer can develop in the glottis (segment which forms the opening of the larynx, including both vocal cords), in the supraglottic region (segment above the vocal cords, which includes the epiglottis) or in the subglottic region (part where the larynx and trachea join together). 

The larynx is a canal about five centimeters long, located in the anterior neck after the junction of the pharynx and epiglottis. The epiglottis is a covering and cartilaginous muscle that protects the glottis during swallowing, preventing food and liquids from entering the larynx or lungs. Connecting the pharynx to the trachea, the upper part of the larynx is crossed by both vocal cords. When you speak, air flows between the vocal cords, and vibrates them. The vibration allows you to pronounce vowels and consonants or voiced sound. The larynx is an important organ of the vocal apparatus - all organs that produce sounds unique to the language spoken.  

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