New diagnosis of Vocal Cord Cancer
I have just been diagnosed with cancer of the vocal cord (it hurts to admit that!). My PCP says the report indicates that it is in situ and I should respond well to treatment. I've had a consult with radiation oncology. It seems there's 5 1/2 weeks of radiation ahead. With all of the info they gave me, I'm terrified. I feel as if my whole body is involved in this. I suppose I'm a hypochondriac, but I imagine that I have every cancer and other diseases know to man. Anybody have some encouragement or advice for me? Thanks.
Like
Helpful
HugInterested in more discussions like this? Go to the Head and Neck Cancers group.
I had squamus cell carcinoma of the vocal cords, if it is in situ and it's<br>an early diagnosis they should be able to laser it and get rid of it<br>completey as they did with me, there should be no need for radiation or<br>chemo, best of luck...Roy<br>
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
2 ReactionsThank you, Roy. I appreciate the information. Bob
i just found out i had hpv virus with nasal pharynx tumor.<br>i had two chimios and 33 radiations, my scan is clear as yesterdaay tumor is gone..<br>Your cancer will be treated nicely, have hope and be strong<br>
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 ReactionThank you for your response. I'm so glad you're clear. Bob
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 Reactionget the strongest radiations and with chimios at the same time treated, fight it quickly!
i stopped sugar from day one, and gluten.
went juices, water with thyme, and lots of it!
good luck and God bless!
Thanks. Bob
I remember those same thoughts when I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 3 years ago. I was really good at playing the "what if" game. Don't do that. Stay off the internet, there's a lot of old information on it. Don't go there. Stay positive and know you will get through this,you are stronger than you think, and God is working in your situation. Take one day or one hour at a time of you need to. Stay in touch. Prayers and blessings,<br>Ellie<br><br>
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
3 ReactionsThank you so much for your response and your prayers....Bob
Hi Bob, it happens to all of us. Once diagnosed it takes over our whole<br>being. The trick is to work through those emotions and instead of cancer<br>taking control, you figure out what you can do to help your body get better<br>and make it through the treatments. There are lots of books on specific<br>nutrition/ foods that kill cancer. Personally I think you can feel better<br>in control if you try seem of these suggestions like cutting black or out<br>sugars, eat healthy greens, avoid preservatives & chemical added to food,<br>drinks etc. Exercise helps too. Try them all and it helps you get back in<br>control which helps your body fight the disease. Yo are not aloe in this<br>fight. Good luck, Marilyn<br>
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 ReactionThanks, Marilyn. Your response means a lot. I'm going to work on it. Bob