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FormerMember

18 Dec 2010

dad was complaining of a sore throat sept/oct last yr.after many visits to drs finally we got a ENT appointment feb this yr..turned out to be cancer of the larnyx..trachy procedure carried out then further larnygectomy march...thyroid,lymph nodes and voicebox removal carried out..after brief stay on cancer ward..20 days of RT..few overnight visits to various depts at hospital..good work undone by incompetence,poor training.
noticed change in dads behaviour nov ...sent for further tests...eeg to be done after xmas to determine dementia/alzeheimers

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Haggie,

I know just how you and your Dad feels I too have had a larynygectomy lymph Nodes and thyroid removal. 12 yrs ago. I have had to have my oesophagus cut and stretched. I cant taste or smell or talk the voice valve would not fit they tried it 4 times and I just had enough and told them to leave it. I think the course of 36 radio treatments weakened my gullet. But Im still here. If I can help in anyway please dont be afraid to ask.

All the best and good luck.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx
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