Additional resources for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer
More information from your American Cancer Society
Here is more information you might find helpful. You also can order free copies of our documents from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, or read them on our Web site, www.cancer.org.
After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
Living With Uncertainty: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence
Pain Control: A Guide for Those With Cancer and Their Loved Ones (also available in Spanish)
Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)
When Your Cancer Comes Back: Cancer Recurrence
Books
Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/bookstore to find out about costs or to place an order.
National organizations and Web sites*
In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include:
International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL)
Toll-free number: 1-866-425-3678 (1-866-IAL-FORU)
Web site: www.theial.com
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER) TYY: 1-800-332-8615
Web site: www.cancer.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Toll-free number: 1-888-650-9127
1-877-NCCS-YES (622-7937) for some publications and Cancer Survivor Toolbox® orders
Web site: www.canceradvocacy.org
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC)
Toll-free number: 1-800-377-0928
Web site: www.spohnc.org
WebWhispers
Web site: www.webwhispers.org
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Last Medical Review: 12/14/2012
Last Revised: 01/18/2013
