Hello,

My mum (54) has been diagnosed with locally advanced laryngeal cancer (T4) which involves 2 lymph nodes and is butting up against carotid artery.

She is now faced with deciding between 2 treatment options: 1) total laryngectomy followed by adjuvant chemo & radiotherapy ; 2) intense chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Option 1 is considered more curative. Option 2 runs the risk of recurrence, but her larynx and speech can only be preserved this way. Incredibly difficult decision to make.

This is causing a lot of emotional turmoil for my mum and our family, any insight or comments from anyone who has gone through this would be much appreciated.