Loss of voice

FormerMember
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Hi I've had radiotherapy for lung cancer that has grown in size after three years had sabre treatment  previously.

I have now lost my voice and bringing up green Phlem should I go to the doctor? Or is this just a symptom of my cancer ,

would appreciate any advice

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi i think you need go see doctor if sure its not to do with what you have eaten. better safe than sorry. take care.i was told to go if bloody or change in color.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thanks Darlo I will ring tomorrow as you say better safe than sorry.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Larnaca2000

    Just a thought, but my hubby has advanced lung cancer and recently lost his voice around a month ago.  He is being treated with immunotherapy and is being referred to ENT. It appears that the lung cancer tumour is pressing on one of the vocal chords causing paralysis which results in a floppy vocal chord. Hopefully after the initial ENT investigation they will inject the floppy chord with "Teflon" which is supposed to stiffen the vocal chord again and restore his voice.

    I can let you know how he gets on after he has seen the ENT consultant.

    All the very best x

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi Ditzee thankyou for info I hope  you're husband  gets to see ENT soon I have recovered my voice somewhat Think was just viral infection  thankfully.

    All the best to you both.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    My husband had exactly the same and had lost his voice for over 6 months.  After the small procedure (day surgery) he can speak again!  It was fantastic for him to be able to take phone calls and order food for himself in restaurants.  You don't consider how debilitating it is to have no voice!  Good Luck!