Thank you for replying. They keep checking once a month for any changes. They did go back in and do another biopsy which was normal, and also I had a Pet Scan. The pet was not normal, but not large enough number to say it was cancer. They think the abnormality was due to the large inflammation and edema. My doctor was worried that something might be hidden, but so far they haven't seen anything. My voice was better, before they went back in to do a biopsy. My last radiation treatment was Feb. 3rd, 2004. How come you had the total larynx removed. Why didn't they do radiation on something so small? They told me I would talk better than I am now, if I had my voice box removed. Right now, no sound comes out. I went to a speech therapist, and they have no answers. I know I need to quit smoking. I have quit before, but only motivated then before I had cancer, because I wanted to begin running. Ironic, isn't it. For some reason I cannot get motivated. They don't want me doing any exertion because I am so swollen they are afraid my voice box will cover my windpipe. Do you think the smoking is causing all of this? I was talking and feeling great right after radiation. I am a very vocal and talkative person. It is part of my personality. This is killing me. But most of all I miss playing and yelling with my grandsons.

Please help me, somebody. I will try to quit tomorrow. Anyone have any thoughts for me. Thanks for replying so quickly.