title: Preparing patients for the effects of laryngectomy.
abstract: This paper outlines the physiology of the larynx; then considers the aetiology, diagnosis and prognosis of laryngeal cancer. The effects on the patient's lifestyle are discussed.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harding
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008019:Life Style