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- What type of laryngeal cancer do I have?
- Would you explain my treatment options? Will this treatment affect my ability to eat, swallow, or speak?
- What are the options for treatment that would preserve my larynx and my ability to speak?
- How effective are these treatment options compared with laryngectomy (removal of the larynx)?
- What are the risks and benefits of these treatment options?
- Is there a chance I may lose my larynx in the future?
- How long will I need to recover from treatment?
- Are there rehabilitative services to help me manage the side effects of treatment?
- Am I eligible for a clinical trial?
- Is there anything else I should be asking?
- Where can I find more information?


