I posted about a month and a half ago about my probable cancer but the path report was not totally conclusive and they could not stage it. I have had RRP for about 6 years (Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis) The last path report confirmed SCCA of the larynx stage T2N0M0. I saw the cancer surgeon yesterday and have talked with radiologist.He laid out basically 3 choices for me;
1 treatment with radiation with potential risks and no guarantee it will work
2 partial laryngectomy with still some voice potential
3.total larynx removal with pretty much NO cancer and no recurrent polyps coming back
I sell equipment for a living and my voice has been so bad from scarring and webbing that my sales have suffered as well as income. I am 63 and took a terrible beating financially the last 3 years and finally closed my company.My voice helps me (or did) sell equipment. I was hoping to regain some voice quality again.A total larynx removal would change the picture dramatically.
I need to make a decision pretty quick on what course to take, and I know with NO guarantees.
I will have another CT scan tomorrow (last one 2/1/2011) to make sure the cancer is still confined to the larynx. My last surgery 3/16/2011 confirmed the SCCA.I am flooded with information and the more I know the less I am sure what path to take. I have always been pretty good following my gut instinct but honestly I don't seem to be able to tap that inner source currently Thanks Steve Hurlock