Laryngeal cancer refers to malignancies that develop in the tissues of the larynx, also known as the voice box. The larynx is located in the neck, at the top of the windpipe (trachea).
The most common type of laryngeal cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which starts in the flat, thin cells lining the inside of the larynx. Laryngeal cancer can also develop in other types of cells in the larynx, such as in the cartilage or the glands producing mucus.
