Larynx Cancer Center - Hoffman Estates, IL
Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates * Mac Neal Cancer Center  Olga Zuk MD  Evanston Kellogg Cancer Center  Evanston Kellogg Cancer Center  Evanston Kellogg Cancer Center  Walter W Virkus MD  Radiation Oncology SC  Associates in Medical Oncology  Associates in Medical Oncology  Samuel Brunk MD  Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center  University of Chicago Physicians Group Dept of Medicine  Midwest Center for Cancer & Blood  Well Group Health Partners  ACT Medical Group Oncology Hoffman Estates, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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:
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