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@laryngectomy75

National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs: a UK-based laryngological/head and neck cancer charity.
Providing support to patients and professionals since 1975

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linkhttp://www.laryngectomy.org.uk calendar_today24-01-2017 23:22:15

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In the UK every year several hundred head and neck patients have a laryngectomy as their first treatment. Raising awareness of early signs could change that.

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We at NALC are in mourning for our Treasurer, and former Vice-President, Tony Smith. He gave 20 years of service to our community. He was a member of the NICE guideline committee for UAT cancer and was a member of Shout at Cancer laryngectomee choir #laryngectomy

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NALC's next Zoom meeting is next Tuesday and Professor Martin Birchall is our guest speaker. Details here laryngectomy.org.uk/nalc-zoom-meet…

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Laryngectomee Nigel Skilton is taking on a big challenge next weekend as he continues his journey of recovery. He is also supporting NALC justgiving.com/fundraising/ni…

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The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is seeking the views of laryngectomees and other head and neck patients on its guidance for head and neck cancer. More information here laryngectomy.org.uk/rcslt-consulta…

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Individual patients vary greatly. Issues such as mucous production, stoma shrinkage and skin sensitivity mean a product that suits one does not suit another. The ability to mix and match products from suppliers was valuable but is less easy now.

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It is appropriate on World Head and Neck Cancer Day to show that, after treatment, life goes on. This is shown so well by the work done by Shout at Cancer aljazeera.com/features/2023/…

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Looking at the Inhealth USA catalogue, gel caps are available in various sizes but the device used to fit the gel cap is not shown. Would be disappointing for patients if the device is not available anymore

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New edition of CLAN newsletter available online with news and developments, patient stories and reports from clubs laryngectomy.org.uk/wp-content/upl…