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News
In this section you will find news articles as well as our monthly newsletters
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From "hell no" to the finish line by Nigel Skilton
Since my total laryngectomy in February 2022, I have taken on a few challenges that most regular airway folk would call extreme — and that, for a lary, sit somewhere between brave and completely insane. Four Hyrox races. The ATHX Games with a fellow lary. Two London to Brighton off-road MTB rides. An Xterra Duathlon. The X-tron Live virtual fitness event, all the way through to the Finals.
New podcast highlights the importance of Voice
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) have released a special podcast, presented by RCSLT president, broadcaster and author Nick Hewer featuring two remarkable individuals Margaret Stoddart, a registered nurse, and Jono Organ, a charity CEO, sharing their experiences of living with voice difficulties.
World Voice Day: Life After Lary Founder Shares Life After Laryngectomy
FOR World Voice Day today, Jon Organ of Life After Lary is sharing his personal story of losing his natural voice to throat cancer and rebuilding a life, identity and purpose after laryngectomy.
Teachers and pupils to support Life After Lary during school events
Teachers and pupils at London school take part in a mufti (non-uniform) day to support Life After Lary
Life After Lary welcomes Dr Laura Charlesworth as new ambassador
Life After Lary is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Laura Charlesworth as Ambassador to the charity, strengthening its commitment to improving support and outcomes for people affected by head and neck cancer.
Postal pen friend service launched to support laryngectomy community
A new postal pen friend support service has been launched to help people preparing for, or recovering from, laryngectomy surgery feel less isolated and more supported during a life-changing period.
BREAKING NEWS - Chinwags donation
We have something truly special to share with our Life After Lary community, a story of generosity, friendship, and the remarkable impact one small support group has had on people living with a laryngectomy.
Better Care for Cancer Patients Needed, Says Laryngectomy Charity Life After Lary
CHARITY calls for urgent improvements in aftercare and mental health support following total laryngectomy surgery.
Call for better understanding of laryngeal cancer and laryngectomy
LIFE After Lary is calling for a national step change in public understanding of laryngeal cancer and the realities of life after a laryngectomy, as diagnoses continue to rise across the UK.
New charity calls for greater awareness of HPV related throat cancer
LIFE After Lary is calling for greater public awareness of HPV related throat cancer, as cases continue to rise sharply across the UK.
New UK charity dedicated to supporting people after laryngectomy
Life After Lary has officially become a registered charity dedicated solely to supporting people after a laryngectomy, marking a significant step forward for those whose lives have been permanently changed by laryngeal cancer.
Life After Lary becomes a registered charity
Life After Lary becomes a UK charity dedicated to supporting people after laryngectomy
An Introduction to the trustees
Read excerpts from our recent newsletter introducing the trustees of the charity.
Life After Lary Calls for Greater Awareness of HPV-Related Throat Cancer
Rising cases highlight urgent need for education, vaccination, and early diagnosis.
New Facebook group for carers, family & friends.
Life After Lary - Care givers, family and friends is an online support group dedicated to care givers, family and friends of laryngectomees.