Your client has just been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. The client asks you what causes laryngeal cancer. What would be your best response?

Your client has just been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. The client asks you what causes laryngeal cancer. What would be your best response?


a) "Research has shown that habitual resting of the voice contributes to laryngeal cancer."
b) "Research has shown that heredity contributes to having laryngeal cancer."
c) "A carcinogen associated with laryngeal cancer is allergies."
d) "A carcinogen associated with laryngeal cancer is carbon monoxide."



Answer: b) "Research has shown that heredity contributes to having laryngeal cancer."
Explanation:
In addition, chronic laryngitis, habitual overuse of the voice, and heredity may contribute. Carbon monoxide has not been associated with laryngeal cancer. Allergies are not a carcinogen. pg.558


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