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[Statistics on 1231 patients with cancer of the larynx 1940 to 1974 (author's transl)]
Insights
Laryngeal cancer cases in men have tripled over 30 years, with a notable rise in supraglottic tumors. Most patients present with advanced disease, despite public health information efforts.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Observational study at ENT-Univ. Clinic Halle/Saale spanning 33 years.
- Analysis of 1231 patients with histologically verified laryngeal cancer.
- Focus on demographic and staging trends in laryngeal malignancy.
Purpose:
- To analyze trends in laryngeal cancer incidence and localization.
- To evaluate the stage at diagnosis for laryngeal cancer patients.
- To assess the impact of public health information on early detection.
Summary:
- A significant threefold increase in male laryngeal cancer cases over three decades was observed.
- This rise is strongly associated with a concentration of supraglottic tumor localization.
- Despite public awareness campaigns, the majority of patients (stage II and III) present with advanced disease.
Impact:
- Highlights a concerning trend in male laryngeal cancer, particularly supraglottic tumors.
- Underscores the need for improved early detection strategies for laryngeal cancer.
- Provides valuable epidemiological data for public health interventions and clinical management.
Abstract:
At the ENT-Univ. Clinic Halle/Saale 1231 patients suffering from an histological verified cancer of the larynx have been observed over the last 33 years. The numbers of male cases have been trebled within the last 30 years. This trend could not be observed in women. The increase is connected with a remarcable concentration of the supraglottic localisation. Despite of intensive information of the population most of the patients only turn to our clinic in the stage II and III (TNM-system). Only in 9.9% of the cases their fate remained unknown.