After Laryngectomy

A friend of mine who was diagnosed with a neck and throat cancer asked me the questions:

What is going to happen to me after a total laryngectomy? 

What are my options for speech or ways of communication after the surgery?

I sheared my knowledge and recommended to watch a video, which in my opinion is stupendous, well prepared and presented by The University of Kansas, Department of Otolaryngology. Please watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYrIVn4elQY&feature=related

In that hard time and circumstances it is very important to join a support group to find a balance and solutions for the further life. 

“WebWhispers” http://www.webwhispers.org/index.asp it’s a virtual but still a high-quality web support group, where he could find all sots of information:

1. The new ways of communication  http://www.webwhispers.org/library/TEPProsthesis.asp
• Electrolarynx
• Esophageal Speech
• TEP/Prosthesis
• Hands-Free Devices
2. A list of vendors to perches the equipment or devices http://www.webwhispers.org/suppliers/suppliers.asp

Continuing, I've heard very good opinions about Provox HME System – HME Cassette which help to improve the pulmonary function and quality of life.

To learn more click on the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=cuogVXWsz3o&NR=1

In the below link, under a throat section, there are sorts of Provox HME products related to laryngectomy. http://www.atosmedical.com/For_professionals/Focus_areas/Throat.aspx

"Don't forger to drink lots of water." 

An interesting fact, it is commonly know that an electrolarynx gives a robot-like sound production with no fluctuation. In these days technology is developing incredibly fast and as a result on the market has appeared a new type of electrolarynx called TruTone™ Electrolarynx with an up-and-down modulation. Watch the video to see yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=AYydnhu6NbU

"Don't get discouraged - Keep on going!"