Hello Bodie, 

I am sorry to hear your husband needs a total laryngectomy and you are right to be preparing for what to expect financially given your husband's self employed status. It's important to know what he might be entitled to in terms of benefits. Macmillan have a detailed section on self-employment and cancer which will detail where you can get support. They also have a booklet on self employment and cancer and information on how to get in touch with their money advisers so don't hesitate to give them a call and explain your situation. 

I hope this helps a little and that you will hear from other members of our community who are also self employed and who are willing to share their own financial tips with you.

Wishing your husband a quick recovery after he has the laryngectomy.

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

Thank you I will get in contact with McMillan.