Vocal Cord Cancer: Karen's Story

[@katinabotten]

I’ve had a sore throat for 3-weeks now and been in the ER twice so far. I tested negative for COVID, negative for Strep, negative for Mono, and I’m currently on oral thrush medication (but I’m not improving). My symptoms are progressing quickly, trouble swallowing, off and on cough, pain in throat and now pain in right ear. I asked my PCP to sent me to ENT immediately.

[@mommystips9998]

What happend

[@SuperLockdoc]

diagnosed with dyplaysia luckily I think they got it all God bless ty for your story

[@iusemacs]

Awesome story Karen. You and Patrick are very special folks.

[@waleefmuamar9798]

Was this cancer unexpected

[@ronrobillard5791]

I had radiation therapy. It's been three years . My voice is back for the most part , but can't sing very well.

[@rahulvaid10]

At what stage you were diagnosed with vocal cancer?? And what was the treatment procedure..?? What diet you followed??

[@leewilliams316]

Thankyou for sharing your story. I had my biopsy yesterday. Waiting to find out what the lesions are.

[@lekha5670]

Hi. What happened?

[@Jemmeeeettoooo]

I am struggling with this...... How long did it take please @karen?

[@nurs5463]

I had a polip (non cancerous ), my doctor removed with some part of right vocal cord, even the polip was on very thin "leg". Now I am voiceless, 10 days passed after surgery. I am very scared, to become voiceless at this young age. I cannot work, how I am going support my family, I have small children. If anybody knows, if a vocal cord can be recovered after it was cut partially, please help me.

[@Allahumma23]

Very sorry to hear you. Please I want to know your current voice condition.

[@avishekrana4832]

Hows ur voice

[@MrDharmabum70]

Thanks for sharing this, it helped educate me on my options. I was diagnosed with stage 1a cancer on the right vocal fold and was initially only offered radiation as an option. I ended up going to Mayo in Phoenix and having the KTP laser surgery last week. I’m just waiting to see how my voice ends up sounding.

[@boomerang6130]

Can you update your condition please?

[@MrDharmabum70]

@@boomerang6130 Hi there, I'm happy to report that I am cancer free 16 months and counting and my voice sounds completely normal. I would recommend the KTP laser treatment to anyone facing a similar diagnosis.

[@brucek3931]

I only did radiation, still no voice a month later,. How long did you take for voice?

[@boomerang6130]

@@MrDharmabum70 That is so wonderful and I am super happy for you. Are things still going well for you friend? Is your voice still ok? Final question, what was the cause of your cancer?

[@RadhyaaKidsCorner]

​@@brucek3931 hope u r doing good dear🙏 I'm from India.my dad had cancer on his left vocal cord,stage 2.he had finished 35 radiation therapy on 19 August. I month completed. He is suffering with lots of caugh with excessive phlegm,need to spit again and again..lots of pain in ear and head while coughing.pain when drink or eat.any suggestions from your side🙏

[@timcline6871]

I had a total laryngectomy 8/23. I live alone and I cannot speak. It sucks

[@brucek3931]

How long did it take to get your voice back,. I'm in same boat

[@dottoressayolcea2724]

How can i contact this ent doctor of yours online first

[@seemaarora1730]

After radiation, when the voice became norma? In my case it is more than a year since radiation but voice still not better.

[@kunalgarg995]

Where did you got treated

[@avishekrana4832]

Kitne time chlti hai radiotherapy

[@Cwhatyouwill]

This was not an option for me ,I speak like a man and have to take a breath after speaking so many words because my vocal cords do not touch. I basically speak with my false vocal cords . This is after radiation . Which by the way lead to a deep tissue abscess and a medically induced coma for three weeks. My life is forever changed

[@mariebarnes]

Is exactly