Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Radiotherapy for Laryngeal Cancer

Abstract

Early stage of diagnosis is crucial for laryngeal cancer since the organ and function preservation is wanted from the treating physicians. Currently the optimal care of patients with laryngeal cancer is truly multidisciplinary, with progressive advances in surgical, radiation, and medical oncology. Moreover; molecular targeted therapies are on their way. Take home message: The treatment of patients with laryngeal cancer with systemic therapy represents an opportunity to positively impact functional outcomes with an anatomically and functionally preserved larynx. Future challenges include identification of novel molecular pathways that upregulate tumorigenesis and suppression of these.