59-year-old Marty Kedian, a Haverhill resident, received a rare larynx transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona as part of a clinical trial for larynx cancer patients.

59-year-old Marty Kedian, a Haverhill resident, has returned home after receiving a rare larynx transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Kedian, diagnosed with larynx cancer a decade ago, underwent the procedure as part of a clinical trial exploring ways to restore voices to those with damaged or removed larynxes. His voice, though not fully restored, is recognizable, and he plans to advocate for expanding access to this life-changing procedure.

August 01, 2024
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