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Supraglottis

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 I Laryngeal Cancer

Treatment options for stage I cancer of the supraglottis include:

External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) therapy alone.

Supraglottic laryngectomy. Total laryngectomy may be reserved for patients unable to tolerate potential respiratory complications of surgery or the supraglottic laryngectomy.

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