Effects of tumor staging and treatment modality on functional outcome and quality of life after treatment for laryngeal cancer.

Background: An earlier stage of primary disease at diagnosis is associated with better survival from laryngeal cancer. It remains unproven whether earlier stage is also associated with improved end-organ function and quality of life after treatment.

Methods: Questionnaire packs were posted to 250 patients with laryngeal cancer treated between January 2006 and December 2008 within the West of Scotland.