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Laryngeal Cancer

Laryngeal Cancer - What it is

Laryngeal cancers are the most common cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract says SingHealth Duke-NUS Head and Neck CeLaryngeal cancers are the most common cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, affecting men more than women and in the older age group.

Where exactly is the larynx?

The larynx opens into the trachea (windpipe).

It divided into 3 main parts:

  1. Supraglottis, the part above the vocal chords
  2. Glottis, the area of the vocal chords
  3. Subglottis, the part below the vocal chords leading into the trachea

What are the main functions of the larynx?

The larynx is responsible for:

  1. Maintaining an open airway (breathing)
  2. Voice production
  3. Preventing aspiration (preventing food particles from accidentally entering the windpipe)
  4. Protecting the lungs from harmful or irritative substances
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Constance Teo Ee Hoon  Dr

Dr Constance Teo Ee Hoon

Senior Consultant

​MBBS(S’pore), MRCS(Edin), Mmed(ORL), FAMS(ORL)

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck Surgery

Gerald  Tay Ci An  Dr

Dr Gerald Tay Ci An

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MMed(Surgery), FRCS(Edinburgh)

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck Surgery, Head & Neck

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Dr Kimberley Kiong

Senior Consultant

MBBS(S’pore), MRCS(Edin), MMED(ORL), FAMS(ORL)

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck Surgery

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Assoc Prof Lim Chwee Ming

Senior Consultant

2​MBBS(S’pore), MRCS(Edin), Mmed(ORL), FAMS(ORL)

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck Surgery

Rahul Harshad Nagadia Dr

Dr Rahul Harshad Nagadia

Senior Consultant

MBBS (Australia)
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MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) (Singapore)


Clinical Interests: Head & Neck Surgery, Salivary Glands

Siti Radhziah Binte Sudirman Dr

Dr Siti Radhziah Binte Sudirman

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, MRCS (Ireland), MMED (ORL)

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck Surgery

Tan Choon Chieh Dr

Dr Tan Choon Chieh

Senior Consultant

MBBS (Australia), FRCS (Edin), M Med (Surg)

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck Surgery

Tan Hiang Khoon Clin Assoc Prof

Clin Assoc Prof Tan Hiang Khoon

Senior Consultant

MBBS, FRCS (Ed), FAMS, PhD

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck, Thyroid (Endoscopic) & Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Glands

Isabelle Jang Jia Hui Dr

Dr Isabelle Jang Jia Hui

Consultant

​BSc (Hons), MD, MRCS(Glasg), MMed (ORL), FAMS (ORL)

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck

Szymon Mikulski Dr

Dr Szymon Mikulski

Consultant

MD, MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edin)

Clinical Interests: Head & Neck, Salivary Gland Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery

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