Charm,

I was a second alto before I had radiation so you can imagine where that left me. I never sang professionally so it is only a personal loss. The sad part was I was just getting my voice back four years out when I was diagnosed with the larynx cancer. We still go to the opera and listen most Saturdays, I just can't sing along. Show tunes and Christmas carols are what bother me the most. I used to belt them out every weekend on our way back from the shore. If that is the worse of my problems, I'll live. I'm not certain I could live with the side effects you are coping with. That's a mighty tough hand you have been dealt. You never cease to amaze me with your positive outlook.

Take care,
Eileen