Q: Which doctor should I consult for tracheal cancer?
A: You should consult your family physician when you begin to experience respiratory symptoms or issues with swallowing or vomiting blood. Your doctor will examine you and take your medical history before recommending the required diagnostic tests or referring you to a specialist.
Q: Who is affected with tracheal cancer?
A: People of all ages are affected with tracheal cancer.
Q: How long do people survive with tracheal cancer?
A: People affected with ACC have a long-term survival rate since it is a slowly progressing condition. However, death occurs a number of years later due to cancer that spreads to the lungs. The survival rate for SCC is generally lower.
Q: What are the rare primary tracheal cancers?
A: Leiomyosarcoma, carcinosarcoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, chondrosarcoma, and carcinoid tumors are rare primary tracheal cancers.
Q: Can tracheal cancer be misdiagnosed?
A: Yes, tracheal cancer can be misdiganosed as lung or thyroid cancers, asthma, and chronic pulmonary disorder.
