So my dad (72) had thyroid cancer (squamous cells) which don’t originate in the thyroid. Both a heavy drinker and smoker for 50 years. Had a total laryngectomy after 4-5 months on a trach and peg.

So now he’s almost healed and cancer free, but I’ll never hear his voice again. (And he’ll never swim, but wasn’t much of a swimmer)

Don’t smoke, it’s not worth it.