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After Laryngectomy surgery a person is confronted with a whole new way of life, no matter how much everything may seem to remain the same. The Laryngectomee may become antisocial from experiencing difficulty in talking in group situations, in a noisy environment or where he feelsthey arebreaking the flow of conversations through thier difficulty with speaking. A Laryngectomee support group is the ideal place to practice socialising where other Laryngectomees and their family and friends will be able to relate to any problems and provide a comfortable environment which encourages communication.

In addition, a Laryngectomee support group is the best place for a new Laryngectomee to receive information, exchange ideas and discuss problems with people who have been through the whole Laryngectomy experience. Hospital professionals give general advice and information immediately before and after a Laryngectomy to a person in a fairly traumatic situation and a lot can go in one ear and out the other, also, ongoing problems may not become apparent until months after the operation and any associated radiotherapy or chemotherapy

The Laryngectomee support group, possibly more importantly, is the place where spouses can meet other spouses of Laryngectomees to share frustrations and personal experiences that might seem like difficulties that only they, in all the world, are confronted with.

Our Association attempts to reach as many patients who undergo a Laryngectomy in New South Wales as possible, in order to let them know that support groups exist, their aims, purpose, when and where they meet along with contact numbers. Then, obviously, it is up to the new laryngectomee to make the effort to attend their most accessible support group to find out what benefits it can offer them and hopefully they can give their input in helping others who become Laryngectomees after them.

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