Links to Larynx Cancer
Resources
American Cancer Society (ACS) - Larynx
Cancer Section
This multi-page site covers the entire range of larynx cancer issues: What Is
It, Key Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Preventions, Detection, Diagnosis,
Staging, Treatments Available, Post-Treatment Factors, What To Ask, What's New,
Recommended Reading, and References. A GREAT, comprehensive Web Site!!
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Inc.
The world's largest organization of physicians dedicated to the care of ear,
nose and throat disorders.
American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more
than 96,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language,
and hearing scientists.
California Speech-Language Hearing Association
A professional organization of
speech-language pathologists and audiologists advancing services to children and
adults with communication and related disorders. CSHA is chartered under
California law as a non-profit corporation and qualified by federal IRS as a
501(c)(6) organization for tax-exemption purposes.
The California Speech-Language-Hearing Association is the officially recognized
professional association for California speech-language pathologists and
audiologists by the national American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
Web site for California's DDTP Committee. Contains
information about free communication equipment available for disabled residents
with a CA phone number.
HealthFinder®español
This new easy-to-use Spanish-language consumer
resource offers over 300 topics from 70 government agencies and nonprofit
organizations. A unique feature of healthfinder® español is the ease with which
users of the site can switch between Spanish and English versions of the same
information. English-speaking family members or health professionals can use
this feature to search in English for information to share with Spanish-speaking
relatives or patients.
International Association of Laryngectomees
The IAL was formed in 1952 by
representatives of 13 individual clubs to answer the need for coordinating the
activities of the clubs. The purposes of the IAL is to promote and support the
total rehabilitation of the Laryngectomee by the exchange of ideas and
dissemination of information to member clubs and to the public. To facilitate
the formation of new clubs, to foster improvement in Laryngectomee programs, and
to improve the minimum standards for teachers of post-Laryngectomee speech. The
IAL currently has approximately 200 member clubs, most of which are located in
the US or Canada.
National Cancer Institute - CancerNet &
PDQ Files
Head and Neck Cancer Issues - CancerNet and the NCI's PDQ files tell about the
current treatments for most cancers, the site linked here is specific for larynx
cancer and other head and neck cancers. The information in PDQ is reviewed each
month by cancer experts. It is updated when there is new information. The
patient information in PDQ also tells about warning signs and how the cancer is
found. PDQ also lists information about research on new treatments (clinical
trials), doctors who treat cancer, and hospitals with cancer programs.
New
Voice International Association of Laryngectomees Puerto Rico Inc.
A Spanish language website for the Puerto Rico New Voce Club.
Support for
People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc.
During the past ten years, SPOHNC's program of support has become a source
of information for oral and head and neck cancer patients who are trying to gain
a better understanding of their illness and their lives. News From SPOHNC, a
newsletter published by the organization, hopes to increase awareness of the
many ongoing issues related to oral and head and neck cancer while offering
information, support and encouragement. This newsletter is published nine times
each year from September through June. SPOHNC charges a $20.00 annual membership
fee.
WebWhispers Nu-Voice Club
WebWhispers, an online laryngectomee support group with almost a
thousand members world-wide, is the largest and most active laryngectomee
support group on the Internet and is an IAL-affiliated club. Along with two
Email ListServs, a monthly newsletter and a loan closet, the club also offers
extensive information on larynx cancer, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
options, post-operative voice options; plus links to healthcare providers,
laryngectomee product suppliers, laryngectomee-friendly recipes, and local
support clubs. Use and participation are free, although users may wish to
voluntarily become Voting Members via a $5.00 annual donation. A valuable and
"must visit" site.
The Yul Brynner Head and Neck Foundation
Founded by Yul Brynner and Dr. George Sisson in 1983 to further the education,
research, treatment and support for head and neck cancer, the Foundation
attempts to spread the word about head and neck cancer and the difficulties
incurred by those stricken with the disease - and how these can be overcome
until prevention and cure become realities. They sponsor an International Head
and Neck Cancer Awareness Week each year.
The resources listed below may provide additional information regarding
laryngectomee rehabilitation, education and other support.
