Stages, types and grades

TNM and number stages for laryngeal cancer

The stage tells you how big your cancer is and whether it has spread. The 2 main systems doctors use to stage cancer of the voice box (larynx) are the TNM and the number classification systems.

Staging for laryngeal cancer in the area above the vocal cords (supraglottis)

There are different ways of staging cancer in the area above the vocal cords (supraglottis). The 2 main ways are the TNM system and the number staging system.

Staging for laryngeal cancer in the vocal cords (glottis)

There are different ways of staging cancer in the vocal cords (glottis). The 2 main ways are the TNM system and the number staging system.

Staging for laryngeal cancer in the area below the vocal cords (subglottis)

There are different ways of staging cancer in the area below the vocal cords (subglottis) The 2 main ways are the TNM system and the number staging system.

Last reviewed: 23 Jul 2024

Next review due: 23 Jul 2027