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Subglottis
Source: Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Stage II Laryngeal Cancer
Treatment options for stage II cancer of the subglottis include:
Lesions can be treated successfully by radiation therapy alone with preservation of normal voice.[1]
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Surgery is reserved for failure of radiation therapy or for patients in whom follow-up is likely to be difficult.
For more information, see the Treatment Option Overview for Laryngeal Cancer section.
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