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Parts of the voice box (larynx)

Illustration of the larynx, which can be affected by throat cancer

Your larynx sits at the top of your windpipe. It houses your vocal cords, which help you to make sound when you speak. Any part of your larynx, including your vocal cords, can be affected by throat cancer.
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