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This page gives details of a selection of books and leaflets about cancer of the larynx. There is information about
You can find a list of books about cancer, treatments, and living with cancer on our general reading list.
Looking Forward: the speech and swallowing guidebook for people with cancer of the larynx or tongue
Jack E Thomas and Robert L Keith
Thieme Publishing Group, 2005
ISBN 3136662040
Has information about cancer treatments and how to manage problems with speech and swallowing. It includes exercises for improving speech and swallowing, and tips on tube feeding.
Laryngectomy is not a tragedy – an introduction to pharyngeal speech
Sydney Northgate
Cancer Laryngectomee Trust, 1987
ISBN 0951309102
This book has practical advice and information, as well as reassurance about the problems caused by the loss of normal speech. It's written in a straightforward, humorous style and is illustrated with cartoons. Free copies of are available for patients and health professionals by emailing info@cancerlt.org.
Neckwear for the Laryngectomee and Other Neck Breathers
DH Kell and P Wellborn
Taylor and Francis, 1985
ISBN 0850665361
This book may be difficult to get, but should be available to order from larger booksellers.
Because cowards get cancer too
John Diamond
Times Books, 1999
ISBN 0812931777
John Diamond's brilliant, realistic and funny account of his diagnosis and treatment for laryngeal cancer.
Understanding chemotherapy (also on audiotape and in Welsh)
Understanding radiotherapy (also on audiotape, CD and in Welsh)
Coping with hair loss
Understanding cancer of the voice box (larynx) (also on audiotape and CD)
Coping with fatigue (also on audiotape and CD)
Diet and cancer (also on audiotape and CD)
Recipes from Macmillan Cancer Support
Talking about your cancer (also on audiotape and CD)
Lost for words – how to talk to someone with cancer
Sexuality and cancer (also on audiotape and CD)
Coping with advanced cancer (also on audiotape and CD)
Controlling cancer pain (also on audiotape and CD)
Understanding cancer research trials (clinical trials) (also on audiotape and CD)
Talking to children when a adult has cancer (also on audiotape, CD and in Braille)
Work and cancer (also on audiotape and CD)
Travel and cancer (also on audiotape and CD
From the National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs
Handbook for laryngectomy patients
Information for largyngectomy patients
Living with a laryngectomee 1: First reactions
Living with a laryngectomee 2: Adjusting
Living with a laryngectomee 3: Hearing problems
Living with a laryngectomee 4: Mood changes
Stoma care
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