Rehabilitation Learning to live with the changes brought about by cancer of the larynx is a special challenge.
Rehabilitation is a very important part of the treatment plan.
The medical team makes every effort to help patients return to their normal activities as soon as possible. Each laryngectomee must be able to care for the stoma. Before leaving the hospital, the patient learns to remove and clean the trach tube or stoma button, suction the trach, and care for the area around the stoma. The skin is less likely to become irritated if it is kept clean. When shaving, men should keep in mind that the neck may be numb for several months after surgery.