Formation of secondary tumors after irradiation for carcinoma of the larynx.

The occurrence of secondary tumours is the subject of research of some internationally renowned experts who deal with this issue. The most frequently studied is the occurrence of secondary carcinoma of the mammary gland after irradiating patients with Hodgkin?s disease. The reason is probably the longer survival of patients after the treatment of this disease and thus also the origination of secondary disease induced by radiotherapy. Laryngeal carcinoma belongs to the most commonly occurring tumours in the ENT area, especially in men. With early diagnosis the success of treatment results increases, but it requires precision and care. Compared to past years modern times offer possibilities of better quality treatment and also the chance for complete recovery of patients depending on early diagnosis of the disease. However, with the high number of treated patients the probability of the occurrence of secondary tumours increases as a late undesirable effect of oncological treatment. This is why proper treatment is necessary as well as permanent dispensin