 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | We all had trouble talking after radiation for a few weeks and ours wasn't directed AT the larynx. Give your voice a break for a couple of weeks and give it time to heal.
Also fatigue is common. You've been through a lot. Take those naps but also try to get outside in the fresh air and take some walks or do a little gardening. Light execise helps the fatigue.
I think you are doing great and wish I had had the chance to save my larnynx. I'm sure you will be too.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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