By Mert Ozge

There are about 34,000 newly diagnosed cases of oral cancer each year in the United States of America alone. For each person who lives in the entire earth, survival rates are recorded in order to give doctors and patients an outlook on what to see in the future.

Though a person's survival rate greatly depends on his health, age and the stage the cancer, it will also depend on the skills of the doctor to provide the patient of an effective cure. It is very lucky for us that there are survivors, of all the types of cancers, at any given stage. However, the survival rate for this type of cancer is still due to the patient's capability to beat the odds.

According to the majority of researches, throat cancer survival rate is 90% for initial stages, while it goes down to 50-60% when the malignant cancer cells have already spread towards the tissues near the throat. Before giving up your throat cancer survival rate chances because of the unenthusiastic data, we must always remember that there are new treatments made available in all parts of the world today. There are also effective medications that may not have been scientifically proven that can be sold in health stores.

Oral cancer is a term used for majority of the head and neck cancer types including the throat. This malignant cancer type has the tendency to develop rapidly. If this type of cancer is detected early, the chance of being cured is very high. This type of cancer though is very difficult to be diagnosed at its initial stages.

There are many different types of cancer of the throat, and each of these has their very own survival and statistical rate. Laryngeal cancer is one. Laryngeal cancer usually starts in the front of the neck within the larynx organ.

There is also a peculiar tendency that cancer may start in the air passageways that is used when breathing. Patients with this type of disease who are greatly devoted to the treatments being given to them have a higher throat cancer survival rate than those who are not. Treatments don't mean only medication for patients with cancer of the throat; they need emotional support as well. One may find tranquility and peace of mind by joining a throat cancer support group to aid them in their fight against this type of cancer.

If one suspects of having throat cancer, he or she must find a doctor or specialist that has a given track record in helping cure his predicament. One must also familiarize themselves of the medication and protocols that will be given so they would become healthy or cured in no time. Every treatment may cause a huge deal of money, but there are institutions all over the world that could help you in your predicament.

By Dr Jim Roberts

Once a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the next question he or she usually asks is the survival rate. The occurrence of the abnormal cells which causes a problem in the body poses serious threat to a person. Many lives are claimed by cancer each year and cancer is definitely not something to be taken lightly.

The survival rate of a person diagnosed with cancer depends on the stage it was diagnosed as well as the treatments administered. For those who had their cancer diagnosed at an early stage, their chance of survival is definitely higher. This is because the cancer cells found in their body are still low in number or has not made too much damage yet. Oftentimes, the cancer cells that have formed a tumor are surgically removed and followed by chemotherapy to ensure that no cancer cells will affect other parts of the body.

On the other hand, the survival rate of a person whose cancer has been diagnosed at late stages can have lower chances of survival. When cancer has been diagnosed at advanced stages, it only means that it has already grown in number and in sizes. The chance that it has also metastasized is also high. It only means that the surrounding organs have been affected and there are also cancer cells damaging it. The rate of the spread is faster especially when the cancer cells are aggressive.

Secondary cancer survival rates may be lower than primary cancer. However, the key is still on choosing the right combination of cancer treatments that can be administered to the patient. The survival of the patient, whether on cancer-free years or just prolonging the life of a patient can approximately range from five years or less. These also vary depending on what kind part of the body has been affected.

The most important thing to consider is when it comes to the choice of treatments. Consider finding one for the affected area. The treatment will be more effective if the other affected parts are also targeted too. Though most cases involving secondary cancer are already difficult to treat, trying will at least improve the condition of the patient.

The options are between treatments offered by medicine and treatments offered by nature. It depends not only on the preference of the patient but also the physical and emotional state of the patient. It must work to help further spread of the cancer cells.