Laryngectomy Support Group
In Person Event
CostFree
Description
Welcome to the Greater Charlotte Chatterboxes – a compassionate community where individuals who have undergone laryngectomy surgery, their families, and caregivers come together to share experiences, offer encouragement, and build connections. This support group provides a safe space for members to discuss the unique challenges and triumphs that come with being a total laryngectomee.
Our group aims to foster a supportive environment where members can openly express their feelings, ask questions, and seek advice from others who have walked a similar path. Whether you're a laryngectomee navigating the journey of communication post-surgery or a caregiver seeking understanding and support, our community is here for you.
Through shared stories, resources, and a sense of camaraderie, we strive to empower each other in adapting to life after laryngectomy. Topics of discussion may include speech rehabilitation, alternative communication methods, emotional well-being, and practical tips for daily living.
Join us in this journey of resilience, empathy, and mutual support. Together, we embrace the strength that comes from unity, recognizing that no one walks alone in their cancer experience.
Directions:
Levine Cancer Institute, Building 1, 2nd floor
Conference room 2323 in the Genetics Suite
Locations
Speakers
Della Mann
Della F. Mann, MSP, CCC-SLP has been a speech-language pathologist with Atrium Health working with the oncology population for 8 years. Della completed her graduate degree at the University of South Carolina and her clinical fellowship at the Charlie Norwood Veteran Affairs Medical Center, where she was first introduced to the head and neck cancer population. Della is an active member of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association and the International Association of Laryngectomees. She facilitates a local laryngectomy support group, the Greater Charlotte Chatterboxes. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Mike, her two kids Brooks and Lainey, and her dog Millie.
Resources
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