Radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer

Radiotherapy uses high energy waves similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells. It's often the first choice of treatment for laryngeal cancer.

Planning radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer

The radiotherapy team plans your external beam radiotherapy before you start treatment. This means working out the dose of radiotherapy you need and exactly where you need it.

Having radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer

Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to treat laryngeal cancer. You have the treatment in the hospital radiotherapy department.

Side effects of radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer

Radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer has side effects. Knowing what to expect can help you to cope with them. 

Last reviewed: 
19 Aug 2024
Next review due: 
19 Aug 2027