Throat cancer, like many forms of cancer, has a curability rate that is significantly influenced by the stage at which it is diagnosed and treated. Early stage throat cancers are small, localized, and have a high curability rate when treated with surgery and/or radiation therapy. This includes stage I, II, and some stage III cancers. Stage I cancer is characterized by being no more than 2 centimeters in size and not having spread to the lymph nodes in the area. However, as the cancer progresses to later stages, the curability rate decreases, and the treatment becomes more complex and may involve a combination of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or targeted therapies. The prognosis also depends on various factors including the patient's overall health, the specific type of throat cancer, and the response to treatment. It's important to note that while early stage cancers have a higher chance of being cured, even advanced cancers can be treated to improve quality of life and potentially extend life, though a "cure" may not be possible at those later stages. read more >>

Early stage cancers of the throat are small, localized, and highly curable when treated with surgery and/or radiation therapy. Early stage disease includes stage I, II, and some stage III cancers. Stage I cancer is no more than 2 centimeters in size (about 1 inch) and has not spread to lymph nodes in the area.read more >>