Kelly, I'm thinking about both of you and sending good vibes. Seems to me that one of our most knowledgeable posters, Dr. I. Brook, had vocal cords/voice box removal surgery and is doing very well and still treating patients. I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you sent him a PM. He might be able to give you some good insight. Or if you do a search at the top for some of the key words you might find he's already contributed stuff that can help.

Please keep us posted on Chris's progress.

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18