Signs and symptoms

What are the symptoms of laryngeal cancer?

The following are the most common symptoms of laryngeal cancer; however, each individual may experience symptoms differently:

• A cough that lasts.
• A sore throat that lasts.
• Feeling of a lump in the throat.
• Trouble swallowing.
• Frequent choking on food.
• Pain when swallowing.
• Trouble breathing.
• Noisy breathing.
• Ear pain that lasts.
• A lump in the neck.
• Unplanned weight loss.
• Bad breath.

The symptoms of laryngeal cancer may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.