Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the larynx (voice box). The larynx helps you breathe, speak, and swallow. It houses your vocal cords, which create the sound of your voice.

Laryngeal cancer is a type of throat cancer that begins in the voice box or “larynx.” It is one of four main types of throat cancer. The most common early symptom of laryngeal cancer is vocal changes, ...