stage I laryngeal cancer

Definition of stage I laryngeal cancer

stage I laryngeal cancer

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Cancer has formed in the supraglottis, glottis, or subglottis area of the larynx. Cancer (1) is in one area of the supraglottis and the vocal cords work normally; or (2) is in one or both vocal cords and the vocal cords work normally; or (3) is in the subglottis only.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms