Flairies and Larys · Tracey’s own words
Watch: Getting a manicure after a laryngectomy
After a laryngectomy, a simple trip to the nail salon can feel impossible. Your hands are how you voice, and once the technician starts, they’re busy.
Tracey goes regularly now. In her own words: finding a salon you feel comfortable in, talking to the owner first, yes-or-no nods while your hands are busy, caring for your stoma before you go, and the slow-breathing trick that stops the wheeze.
Patients advocating for patients
Flairies and Larys was built by patients, for patients. Everything here comes from people who have been through this themselves — our own experience, in our own words. Nobody should have to face it feeling alone, and that is the whole reason this place exists.
We always consult our own medical professionals when making decisions about our care, and we encourage you to do the same. What you find here is our opinion and our lived experience. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for your own doctors and care team.