What to ask your doctor about living with laryngeal cancer
Some questions you might ask your doctor
- How will my treatment affect me?
- Will I ever get back to normal?
- Will I have some long term effects?
- How will my speech be affected?
- How will I communicate with people after my operation?
- How will my breathing be affected?
- Who can help me with my breathing stoma at home?
- If I have difficulty eating, who can I go to for help?
- Will I need a special diet?
- Is there anything I shouldn’t eat?
- Will I need any extra vitamins or other diet supplements?
- How do I see a dietician?
- Will I be able to go back to work?
- Where can I get help with claiming benefits and grants?
- What practical help is available?
- Why did this happen to me?
- Are my children at risk of getting cancer of the larynx?
- Where can I get help dealing with my feelings?
- Can you refer me for counselling?
- Do I have to pay for counselling?
- Could you refer me to a Macmillan nurse?







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