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.
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Here's my latest. I am finished with radiation and my ENT says that there is no sign of any tumor! Almost all of the radiation side effects have gone. I still have a slight sore throat. I got used to the mask and the daily visits. The worst part was when the treatments were over, I assumed that I would immediately start to feel better. Not so. It took about 2 weeks for my neck skin to stop being painful. As I said, I still have a slight sore throat, but nothing I can't manage. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers.
I feel so fortunate that what I have gone through is minor compared to some of the tales I have been reading here. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who is dealing with this. Hang in there! Please!
Bob
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Hi just seen ur post and had laser for the same thing but they insisted I had six weeks radiotherapy after wish I didn’t have it
finished it in March
And still do not understand why
Now I read ur post looks like maybe they did not need to do it
And at the minute it has caused problems I really don’t need and still have not been able to go back to work
Hope u are doing well now