Larynx Cancer Center - Austin, TX
Austin Oncologist Doctors for Larynx CancerType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; the oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These subspecialists decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatment for cancer. Specialty: Oncology (Medical) Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Austin * Southwest Regional Cancer Center  Southwest Regional Cancer Center  Southwest Regional Cancer Center  San Antonio Tumor & Blood Clinic  Cancer Care Center of San Antonio  Cancer Care Center of Texas  UT Medicine San Antonio  South Texas Oncology & Hematology PA  South Texas Oncology & Hematology PA  South Texas Oncology & Hematology PA  Texas Oncology Cancer & Research Center Waco  Texas Oncology Cancer & Research Center Waco Austin, TexasResidents of Austin are known as "Austinites" and include a diverse mix of university professors, students, politicians, musicians, state employees, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers, and white-collar workers. The main campus of the University of Texas is located in Austin. The city is home to enough large sites of major technology corporations to have earned it the nickname "Silicon Hills." Austin's official slogan promotes the city as "The Live Music Capital of the World," a reference to its status as home to many musicians and music venues. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-06
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Larynx CancerRead the Larynx Cancer article » What is the larynx?The larynx is an organ at the front of your neck. It is also called the voice box. It is about 2 inches long and 2 inches wide. It is above the windpipe (trachea). Below and behind the larynx is the esophagus. The larynx has two bands of muscle that form the vocal cords. The cartilage at the front of the larynx is sometimes called the Adam's apple. The larynx has three main parts:
The larynx plays a role in breathing, swallowing, and talking. The larynx acts like a valve over the windpipe. The valve opens and closes to allow breathing, swallowing, and speaking:
What is cancer?Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that make up tissues. Tissues make up the organs of your body. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their ... Recommended Reading Related to Larynx CancerWhat is chemotherapy?Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
How does chemotherapy work?Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which grow and divide quickly. But it can also harm healthy cells that divide quickly, such as those that line your mouth and intestines or cause your hair to grow. Damage to healthy cells may cause side effects. Often, side effects get better or go away after chemotherapy is over.
What does chemotherapy do?Depending on your type of cancer and how advanced it is, chemotherapy can:
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