The most common cancers associated with hoarseness include: - Laryngeal Cancer: This cancer directly affects the larynx or voice box, making hoarseness a primary symptom. - Thyroid Cancer: Tumors in the thyroid can affect nearby structures, including the recurrent laryngeal nerve, causing hoarseness. - Lung Cancer: Particularly when the tumor is located near the [vocal cords](https://) or the recurrent laryngeal nerve. - Hypopharyngeal Cancer: This rare type of [throat cancer](https://) can also cause hoarseness due to its proximity to the vocal cords.
