title: Promoting self-esteem after laryngectomy.
abstract: This paper examines the traumatic effect of cancer and laryngectomy on self-esteem and body image. The factors involved are examined in detail and the author suggests how nurses can help their clients avoid a downward spiral of negative self-image and depression.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Feber
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012649:Self Concept; D013070:Speech Therapy