Which treatment modalities are commonly used for laryngeal cancer?

• A. Antibiotics and antiviral therapy.
• B. Observation alone.
• C. Surgical resection and radiation therapy.
• D. Steroid injections.

Answer: (C)

Managing laryngeal cancer focuses on removing or destroying the malignant tissue while aiming to preserve voice and airway function. The most commonly used treatment modalities are surgical resection and radiation therapy. Surgery can range from partial resections that spare more of the larynx to total laryngectomy for larger tumors, depending on location and stage. Radiation therapy can be used as the primary treatment or after surgery to kill remaining cancer cells, and it is often combined with chemotherapy in more advanced cases to improve control. The other options don’t address cancer directly: antibiotics and antiviral therapy target infections, observation alone risks progression, and steroid injections do not eradicate malignant cells.