The questions you have asked are difficult to answer. We are not medical professionals with many years of medical training and experience to help give answers. We also do not know your medical history which your physicians have in front of them.

The area you have mentioned is right above the larynx. Do you have Malignant Melanoma or Squamous Cell Carcinoma? How were you treated back in 2007? Most members here have had SCC oral cancer so thats what we are most familiar with on the forum. As far as SCC oral cancer goes the treatments to eliminate the cancer are surgery with clear margins, radiation with or without chemo. Chemo is used as a booster to help make the radiation more effective with killing cancer cells.

As with any treatment for any disease, alot depends on the skill of the treating physician. The best advice I can give you or any other patient is to find the best medical care in your area with the most experienced physicians to treat you. If you are unsure of their capabilities or even to help make your decisions, seek out a second or even third opinion from other top medical professionals.

I would suggest you ask your physicians the questions you have written for our members. Hopefully your cancer was found early and treatment will enable you to keep your voice. But even without it, you can still live a productive life. Much better to be alive with handicaps or limitations than not to be here at all. At least thats my way of thinking. I live with facial disfigurement and other daily issues but am able to stay active and positive about my situation.

Each treatment facility will say they are the very best available but thru research you will be able to find what places are rated as the best in treating cancer. Here in the US, we have several top cancer centers. Im sorry but I do not know what is available in your country. We do have several members from your country who may be able to advise you as to what facilities are the best.

Wishing you all the best Muru!