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- American Cancer Society: Laryngeal Cancer - Covers the range of larynx cancer issues: statistics, risk factors, causes, preventions, detection, diagnosis, staging and treatments available with post-treatment factors. Lots of solid information
www.cancer.org/eprise/main/docroot/CRI/CRI_2x?sitearea=CRI&dt=23
- Cancer Group Institute - This organization provides larynx cancer information, clinical trials and reviews to medical professionals, as well as laypersons for a fee.
www.cancergroup.com/em27.html
- Cancer of the Larynx: Cancerlinksusa.com - A physician guided website for laryngeal cancer patients, their families, and caregivers. Excellent LINKS and a good starting point for laryngeal cancer information on the web.
www.cancerlinksusa.com/larynx/index.htm
- Head and Neck Cancer - Information and resources on cancers affecting the head and neck, including the larynx, pharynx, mouth, and nose. Diagnosis and treatment information monitored by board-certified oncologists.
www.oncologychannel.com/headneck
- Head and Neck Cancers - About.com - Comprehensive listing of Head and Neck Cancer sites on the Internet.
cancer.about.com/health/cancer/msubh-n.htm
- Healthscout: Laryngeal Cancer Section - Explanation about the symptoms, treatments, clinical trials, definition of terms, and links to related information.
www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=channel&ap=1&cid=1056&subcid=1105
- LaryCare - This site is sponsored by ATOS Medical, the manufacturer of the Provox prosthesis. The site is designed to be a forum for sharing information, getting advice, and meeting other laryngectomees. Site is edited by Jonas Karling, Speech Pathologist, PhD.
www.larycare.com
- Laryngeal Cancer - Explanations of laryngeal cancer treatment, stages, description of a total laryngectomy surgery and an exploration of the speech options thereafter by Eastern Virginia Medical School.
www.voice-center.com/larynx_ca.html
- Laryngectomy - A Woman's Point of View - Discussion and exploration of this serious operation from the female perspective.
web.nmsu.edu/~lleeper/pages/Laryngectomy/Females/index.htm
- MedicineNet.com - Larynx Cancer Section - Description of larynx and larynx cancer, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and methods, new studies, side effects, post-surgery rehabilitation, new voice options, and support groups.
www.medicinenet.com/MNI.asp?CompanyKey=&ArticleKey=401
- National Cancer Institute - Laryngeal Cancer - Information about warning signs, detection, research on new treatments (clinical trials), treating doctors, and hospitals with cancer programs.
cancernet.nci.nih.gov/wyntk_pubs/larynx.htm
- Neck Breathers - A UK-based web site - assistance and helpful information for laryngectomees by a laryngectomee
www.laryngectomees.inuk.com
- Nu-Voice Club of St. Louis - Laryngectomee and family, care givers support club. Provides qualified speakers for patient visitation, counseling, medical students, and tobacco prevention. Includes links and a newsletter.
www.angelfire.com/mo/mes/nuvoice.html
- OncoLink: Head and Neck Cancers - This document is the basic starting-point on OncoLink for information regarding head and neck cancers. Included here is treatment and support information, as well as clinical trials.
oncolink.upenn.edu/templates/types/subsection.cfm?c=7&s=24&ss=192
- Spreading the Wings of Hope - The mission of the Organization Of Woman Laryngectomy Survivors {OOWLS} is to provide education, resources and hope through emotional support to woman throat cancer victims, their family and caretakers.
oowls.org
- Still Talking - Australian laryngectomee support group newsletter archive with links and contacts.
www.stilltalking.org.au
- The New Voice Club of Broward - Laryngectomy support group.
newvoiceclub.org
- Tobacco Kills - This site deals with the dangers and consequences of tobacco use, and one woman's own personal story of having larynx cancer and having a complete laryngectomy. A strong anti-tobacco message and a moving personal story.
www.angelfire.com/mo/mes/index.html
- U of Maryland: Greenebaum Cancer Center - Extensive information about laryngeal cancer - including treatment options and clinical trials from the Greenebaum Cancer Center, an internationally recognized leader in cancer treatment.
www.umm.edu/cancer/overview/laryn.html
- Voice Box Cancer - Offered by The Head and Neck Surgery Clinic of Houston, this presents a good, short discussion of True Cord Cancer, Supraglottic Cancer, and Subglottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma; other oral cancers are also addressed.
www.tonguecancer.com/voice_box_cancer.htm
- Voice Rehabilitation After Total Laryngectomy - Written by Dr. Wilko Grolman in the Netherlands, this site discusses the different voice rehabilitation techniques available after a total laryngectomy. Many topics are illustrated by images explaining the differences between voice rehabilitation methods.
www.orl.nl/laryngectomy
- WebWhispers Nu-Voice Club - Internet/EMail-based online 800+ member laryngectomee support group with monthly newsletter and loan closet. Offers Email support, information on larynx cancer, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, post-operative voice options, healthcare providers, product suppliers, laryngectomee-friendly recipes, local support clubs, news and links.
www.webwhispers.org
- Yale-New Haven Head and Neck Program - The Yale Head and Neck Program, part of the Yale Cancer Center, specializes in head and neck cancer surgery.
www.yaleheadandneck.com
- Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer 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.
www.headandneck.org
- LarynxLink - Internet Headquarters of the International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL): Extensive listings of laryngectomee support groups, newsletters and articles, laryngeal cancer FAQs, laryngectomee-related products and services, alaryngeal speech instructors and related links.
www.larynxlink.com
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