There is much information to be found at www.webwhispers.org
Re Laryngectomees . I found that site very useful to prepare me for Kris' s laryngectomy. To be honest, it has all been ok. The Laryngectomees I have had contact with talk well. Most have a TEP prothesis put in for their speech. Kris is a different kettle of fish as he also had a total Glossectomy.
Charles will be fine. Enjoy the reunion.
Tammy

Caregiver/advocate to Husband Kris age 59@ diagnosis
DX Dec '10 SCC BOT T4aN2bM0 HPV+ve.Cisplatin x3 35 IMRT.
PET 6/11 clear.
R) level 2-4 neck dissection 8/1/11 to remove residual node - necrotic with NED
Feb '12 Ca back.. 3/8/12 total glossectomy/laryngectomy/bilat neck dissection/partial pharyngectomy etc. clear margins. All nodes negative for disease. PEG in.
March 2017 - 5 years disease free. Woohoo!