After a cancer diagnosis, Andrea No underwent a laryngectomy, which left her without a voice. She faced that challenge with persistence and determination, a journey that led her to AVA Voice™. The first time she used AVA Voice™ and heard herself speak again, she chose to share that powerful moment with the world. Her video quickly went viral, amassing over 40 million views and more than 1.8 million likes on Instagram. Motivated by the overwhelming response, Andrea continues to document her journey with AVA Voice™, offering insight and hope to others navigating life after a head and neck cancer diagnosis.

Andrea spoke about her journey in an exclusive People Magazine interview, where she talked about her throat cancer diagnosis and her mission to raise awareness about laryngectomy while breaking down the stigma surrounding it. She addresses the daily challenges of life after her diagnosis, such as the difficulty of communicating effectively by phone, especially with automated systems. Through her openness and advocacy, Andrea is helping to empower others and foster a greater understanding of life after laryngectomy. We are excited to continue supporting Andrea and others affected by voice loss through AVA Voice™ and our upcoming Voice AI technology.