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A total laryngectomy is the surgical removal of the larynx, or voice box. It is a common procedure used to treat laryngeal cancer.

But how long does it take to recover from a total laryngectomy fully? And, will you be able to speak, swallow and eat normally afterward?

Read on, for answers to these questions and more.

Your larynx is the valve at the top of your windpipe. It closes to let you swallow...