http://cancerfriends.net/ Cancer that forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the windpipe and esophagus). Throat cancer includes cancer of the nasopharynx (the upper part of the throat behind the nose), the oropharynx (the middle part of the pharynx), and the hypopharynx (the bottom part of the pharynx). Cancer of the larynx (voice box) may also be included as a type of throat cancer. Most throat cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells that look like fish scales). Also called pharyngeal cancer. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:03:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cancerfriends.net/images/misc/rss.jpg http://cancerfriends.net/ http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90935-michael-douglas-soothes-cancer-battle-watching-sports.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:47:53 GMT LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Michael Douglas is in the midst of a battle against Stage 4 cancer after doctors found a tumor in his throat, but the veteran... LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Michael Douglas is in the midst of a battle against Stage 4 cancer after doctors found a tumor in his throat, but the veteran actor is keeping his spirits high. "I'm doing fine," Michael told reporters at a junket for "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" on Thursday. "My doctors are optimistic, I'm optimistic." ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90935-michael-douglas-soothes-cancer-battle-watching-sports.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90934-michael-douglas-fighting-cancer-sports.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:47:53 GMT Brianna Gunter Michael Douglas is fighting cancer by watching sports. The 65-year-old actor told PEOPLE he has been indulging in watching lots of... Brianna Gunter Michael Douglas is fighting cancer by watching sports. The 65-year-old actor told PEOPLE he has been indulging in watching lots of sports on TV to help him get through the early stages of cancer treatment. Douglas revealed just weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer, which many have said is most likely a result of his long smoking habit. Cancer “couldn't have ... ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90934-michael-douglas-fighting-cancer-sports.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90933-michael-douglas-promises-take-part-cancer-telethon.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:47:53 GMT Despite the grueling treatment Michael Douglas is undergoing for stage IV throat cancer, the 65-year-old actor plans to take part with dozens of... Despite the grueling treatment Michael Douglas is undergoing for stage IV throat cancer, the 65-year-old actor plans to take part with dozens of stars in Friday’s Stand Up to Cancer telethon. The program, to be broadcast Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST/PST, will be shown by all three major networks as well as a number of cable channels, including HBO and E! Appearing on stage will be stars who ... ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90933-michael-douglas-promises-take-part-cancer-telethon.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90936-douglas-optimistic-over-cancer-battle.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:47:53 GMT Actor Michael Douglas has said that is optimistic that he can survive throat cancer. Actor Michael Douglas has said that is optimistic that he can survive throat cancer. ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90936-douglas-optimistic-over-cancer-battle.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90790-douglas-s-cancer-just-slump.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:52 GMT Michael Douglas has said he is determined to beat his throat cancer. Michael Douglas has said he is determined to beat his throat cancer. ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90790-douglas-s-cancer-just-slump.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90676-cancer-patient-commits-suicide-lucknow-hospital.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:52 GMT A terminally-ill cancer patient allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at a government-run hospital in the Uttar Pradesh capital Wednesday,... A terminally-ill cancer patient allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at a government-run hospital in the Uttar Pradesh capital Wednesday, police said. ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90676-cancer-patient-commits-suicide-lucknow-hospital.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90785-michael-douglas-s-throat-cancer-treatment-grueling.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:52 GMT The radiation and chemotherapy that Michael Douglas is getting for Stage IV throat cancer is tough and painful, and may affect the actor’s ability to... The radiation and chemotherapy that Michael Douglas is getting for Stage IV throat cancer is tough and painful, and may affect the actor’s ability to swallow. Douglas, 65, talked several days ago about his cancer during an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. At the time, he had just finished the first week of the combined radiation and chemotherapy treatment. Letterman told Douglas ... ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90785-michael-douglas-s-throat-cancer-treatment-grueling.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90786-michael-douglas-considers-cancer-minor-slump-his-life.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:52 GMT September 8, 2010 : Michael Douglas was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and since then he has been treated by a throng of doctors. The 65-year... September 8, 2010 : Michael Douglas was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and since then he has been treated by a throng of doctors. The 65-year old Academy Award winning actor said that the cancer is a minor slump in his otherwise successful life. ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90786-michael-douglas-considers-cancer-minor-slump-his-life.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90788-michael-douglas-cancer-battle-little-slump.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:52 GMT MICHAEL Douglas sees his cancer battle as a “little slump” he is determined to get out of. The 65-year-old Oscar winning actor — who was diagnosed... MICHAEL Douglas sees his cancer battle as a “little slump” he is determined to get out of. The 65-year-old Oscar winning actor — who was diagnosed with throat cancer last month, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy — is positive about his chances of recovery and views his condition as a blip in an otherwise-successful [...] ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90788-michael-douglas-cancer-battle-little-slump.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90789-michael-douglas-views-his-cancer-battle-little-slump.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:52 GMT Michael Douglas sees his cancer battle as a “little slump” he is determined to get out of. The 65-year-old Oscar winning actor, who was diagnosed... Michael Douglas sees his cancer battle as a “little slump” he is determined to get out of. The 65-year-old Oscar winning actor, who was diagnosed with throat cancer last month, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, is positive about his chances of recovery and views his condition as a blip in an otherwise-successful life. [...] ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90789-michael-douglas-views-his-cancer-battle-little-slump.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90791-douglas-upbeat-over-cancer-battle.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:52 GMT Michael Douglas is upbeat about his battle with cancer - because he trusts his doctors when they tell him he'll make a full recovery. ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90791-douglas-upbeat-over-cancer-battle.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90792-michael-douglas-michael-douglas-cancer-slump.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:52 GMT Michael Douglas sees his cancer battle as a "little slump" he is determined to get out of. The 65-year-old Oscar winning actor - who was diagnosed with throat... ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90792-michael-douglas-michael-douglas-cancer-slump.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90421-ozawa-conducts-1st-time-since-cancer-diagnosis.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:12:05 GMT World renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa has given his first performance since undergoing nine months of treatment for throat cancer. World renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa has given his first performance since undergoing nine months of treatment for throat cancer. ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90421-ozawa-conducts-1st-time-since-cancer-diagnosis.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90408-thyroid-cancer-cases-increase-bexar-county.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:12:05 GMT The number of thyroid cancer cases in Texas and Bexar County have been steadily rising in the last 10 years, but a local endocrinologist said the... The number of thyroid cancer cases in Texas and Bexar County have been steadily rising in the last 10 years, but a local endocrinologist said the trend isn't necessarily cause for alarm. ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90408-thyroid-cancer-cases-increase-bexar-county.html http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90176-bone-drugs-may-raise-risk-throat-cancer-study-says.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:17:02 GMT LONDON -- People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. ... LONDON -- People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. ... ]]> Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/throat-laryngeal-pharyngeal-cancer/90176-bone-drugs-may-raise-risk-throat-cancer-study-says.html