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Treatment of Stage I Laryngeal Cancer
Source: Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
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Treatment of newly diagnosed stage I laryngeal cancer depends on where cancer is found in the larynx.
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If cancer is in the supraglottis, treatment may include the following:
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Radiation therapy.
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Supraglottic laryngectomy.
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If cancer is in the glottis, treatment may include the following:
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Radiation therapy.
Laser surgery.
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Cordectomy.
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Partial laryngectomy, hemilaryngectomy, or total laryngectomy.
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If cancer is in the subglottis, treatment may include the following:
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Radiation therapy with or without surgery.
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Surgery alone.
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