Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]

Epidemiology Cancer of the hypopharynx is uncommon; approximately 2,500 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. The peak incidence of this cancer occurs in males and females aged 50 to 60 years. Excessive alcohol and tobacco use are the primary risk factors for hypopharyngeal cancer. In...