Speaking after treatment

Hi Lu

Yes.  Once everything begins to repair itself your partner should be able to speak again.  If he has any problems the Speech and Language Team should be on hand to help.

Do remember you could speak to his Clinical Nurse on his behalf.

Linda x

Thanks Linda

Normally I write some questions down for my partner to take in but I didn’t feel I could with that one as it kept upsetting me. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply I really appreciate it. It’s all just so out of the blue & some days I’m still processing it all. 

lu x

It's a lot to take in Lu so any questions just ask away.  We've  been through it and know how difficult it can be.

Your partner may find his voice is a little weaker or deeper for a while, especially if he's tired,  but any problems ask to be referred to Speech and Language.

Linda x

Hi Redrum, yes I'm sure his voice will come back, when his throat starts to heal. I lost my voice for a few weeks after my treatment, my wife was so used to me not speaking, one night I said something and it really made her jump.

Thanks Okd Biker, that made me smile. I can see my partner doing that do me. I’m so glad that there is a this forum. 
lu x

Hi

I lost my voice, i had to carry a pad around and write what i wanted to say on it

My voice came back and is fine now, it will heal 

Trev

Hi Trev, thanks for that, happy that your voice back, how long did it take? 

Lu 

Hi Lu

I lost my voice about week five of treatment, i could speak (with effort) again by about week 6 after treatment but it was more a croak. By week 12 i could speak normally without discomfort

Trev

Hi Lu , i agree with the others that his voice will come back, slowly but surely , try to get him to write things down rather than talk , its suprising how well the skin heals back up again , best wishes for your partners recovery,take care.

Chris x