
A Poet’s Laryngectomy Journey
Warwick Smith had a laryngectomy in December 2022 after a diagnosis of Stage 4 cancer of the larynx. Without the operation his life expectancy was

World Head and Neck Cancer Day
There are over 500,000 cases and 200,000 head and neck cancer related deaths globally each year. With greater awareness of the signs and symptoms to

RCSLT Consultation
The draft Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists guidance for head and neck cancer is now open for consultation. The consultation is open to

Life After Treatment
Whatever treatment a head and neck cancer patient has had, the journey of recovery can be long and complicated. A laryngectomy involves surgical removal of

UK Head and Neck Cancer Coalition
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and the coalition is launching its website and social media activity. NALC is a member of the coalition, whose

NALC Zoom Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 28th at 12noon. The guest speaker will be Professor Martin Birchall of University College London and