Lisa,

I went for a long time after radiation having "froggy" spells with my voice. It was mostly due to dry mouth problems (I described it to people back then as feeling like I had been chewing on sawdust). If I couldn't stay hydrated enough, it would turn raspy very quickly. With more time, more healing, and the help of medication and Biotene products, I have fewer problems with it. For the past 14 years, I've been able to go back to singing in choirs on a regular basis, which has been a real plus.

Cathy


Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989