Hi

my husband had chemoradiotherapy for laryngeal cancer 11 months ago. Since then it’s come back twice and he’s had laser surgery recently to remove the rumour but they’re not sure they’ve got it all. So the advice is total Laryngectomy but he wants to wait and see if it comes back first as he can’t face the idea of more treatment. We know waiting increases the risk of spreading and/or a more complicated surgery. Because of the radiotherapy last year we know a Laryngectomy isn’t straightforward and his swallowing isn’t good at the moment anyway - soft foods only. Has anyone had Laryngectomy after radiotherapy and can you give info on what to expect?

thanks