Treatment Option Overview for Hypopharyngeal Cancer

Hypopharyngeal cancer usually does not cause symptoms until late in the course of the disease. Coupled with the high incidence of early metastasis, survival rates for carcinoma of the hypopharynx are perhaps the lowest of all cancer sites in the head and neck.

No single therapeutic regimen offers a superior survival advantage over other regimens. Although the literature highlights various therapeutic options, few reports present any valid comparative studies. The ultimate therapeutic choice will depend on a careful review of each individual case, paying attention to the staging of the neoplasm, the patient's general physical condition and emotional status, the experience of the treating team, and the available treatment facilities.[1,2]