Is it possible to speak after a total laryngectomy? Usually, it is. There are three main options to speak after a total laryngectomy: Using tracheoesophageal (TE) speech, speaking with an electrolarynx, or using esophageal speech. We will explain these three alternatives here in this text. Voice is an important part of your identity. It is how you express … Read more
What is laryngectomy? A total laryngectomy is the complete removal of the larynx/voice box. The larynx/voice box provides sound for speech and prevents food, liquid, and saliva from entering the airway. A total laryngectomy will change how your loved one speaks, but most people are usually able to regain their voice but in different ways. … Read more
Standing beside a loved one diagnosed with cancer is challenging and sometimes hard. You are not diagnosed with the disease, but you might feel afraid, helpless, exhausted and sad. When a person is diagnosed with cancer, family and friends are also affected. If you are helping a person through their cancer treatment, with support, grocery … Read more
