Fred W. was diagnosed with throat cancer from smoking. He had surgery to remove the cancer. He now has a stoma (a surgically created opening) in his throat that allows him to breathe and a laryngeal implant that allows him to speak. If you think cigarettes are expensive, here is Fred’s tip – after treatment for throat cancer from smoking, with all the hospital stays and surgeries, you realize the true cost is a lot more.
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