Getting diagnosed with laryngeal cancer
You usually start by seeing your GP. They will examine you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist. If the tests show that you have a cancer, you have more tests to find out how big it is and whether it has spread. This is called staging.
Seeing your GP when you have symptoms of laryngeal cancer
You usually see your GP first if you notice a change that isn't normal for you. They will ask about your symptoms and may arrange some general tests.
Referral to a specialist for possible laryngeal cancer
Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to laryngeal cancer.
Screening for laryngeal cancer
Screening means testing people for early stages of a disease. This is before they have any symptoms. There is no national screening programme for laryngeal cancer in the UK.
Tests for laryngeal cancer
You usually have a number of tests to check for laryngeal cancer. The tests you might have include a camera test to look inside your nose and throat.
