Understanding cancer of the larynx (voicebox)

Booklet
Published: 01 Jun 2022
Next review: 01 Jun 2025
Edition: 12

This booklet is about cancer of the larynx (voicebox), also called laryngeal cancer. It is for people who have cancer of the larynx. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.


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Published: 01 Jun 2022
Next review: 01 Jun 2025
Edition: 12

This booklet is about cancer of the larynx (voicebox), also called laryngeal cancer. It is for people who have cancer of the larynx. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.


Content currently being reviewed.

About this booklet

This booklet is about cancer of the larynx (voicebox), also called laryngeal cancer. It is for people who have cancer of the larynx. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.


The booklet explains the signs and symptoms of cancer of the larynx and how it is diagnosed. It also talks about treatment options, side effects, and ways to cope. This includes information on feelings, relationships, and money.


In this Getting help during treatment for cancer of the larynx leaflet we have suggested some questions to ask your doctor, nurse, speech and language therapist (SLT) or dietitian. Finding out the answers may help you feel less anxious. You can write down any answers, notes or other questions you have..


Visit our online information about cancer of the larynx.

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.