Throat cancer vocal cords
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Ofcourse I am worried that I have cancer of the vocal cords, and am worried if it has spread if I do. My Dad had cancer and once it landed in the lymph node, he basically went down hill from there and within months, his cancer had spread all over and he died (that was last year), so you see why I am concerned. Any help/information would be great if you have it.. thank you in advance
Stitch.
Mine is from acid reflux and starts on the rear left vocal cord and extends to between the vocal cords remaining on the left vocal cord.
In your practice have many of these turned up cancerous? I am a nonsmoker.
I am scheduled for a bispsy and endoscopy on July 21 if it doesnt improve. I am very upset about this ulcer.
I have thyroid nodules and my ENT had no inkling, even through 2 surgeries on my vocal cords and complaints that I felt like I had something in my throat. ENT looked down my throat about 4 times to make sure there was nothing there, but of course, he couldn't see my thyroid. Wasn't until my pcp didn't treat my hypothyroidism properly and I got sent back to ENT (after hypo dx) and explained what was happening. ENT ended up sending me for the u/s and antibody tests.
Can this also be a symptom of Vocal Cord Dysfunction? My throat usually gets tight just before, and suddenly my throat (vocal cords) close up for a short moment. I can there after breath normally. It isn't something that scares me, but it's very irritating and frustrating not knowing what it is and what causes it. Thank you! God bless!
When I freaked out he told me that it was not cancer that cancer is white and that this polyp looks nothing like cancer. First I would like to know if anyone else has had this type of polyp and what they were. My dr says that they are just extra tissue. If that is the case why do a biopsy? How can I deal with this until the ENT appt. I can't function through my day. I really need some reeassuance and help.
I then went to an ENT in the ear, nose and throat hospital for a second opinion. They looked with a camera scope and said my vocal cords are very red and inflamed. She also told me to take PPIs. So now 3 weeks later my inflammation is still not going down and I’m not having any episodes of acid.
Does anyone know what this could be?
Is it really from GERD as I am not having any acid reflux?
Is there a reason why the inflammation won’t subside?
You should ask your doctors if pulmonary function tests showed any obstruction to airflow. You should request direct examination of your vocal cords by a doctor trained in the use of what is called a fiberoptic laryngoscope. A problem with the vocal cords would also be consistent with your symptom of hoarseness.
I have been digonised by nasal endoscopy that there is a small mass or nodule on my left vocal cord and also there must be a gapping between the vocal cords as per my speech therapyist. I have been going for speech therapy for the last 20 days and seem to have improved quit well. How ever my voice is still hoars.
Dr Lupo
My daughter had thyroid cancer eleven years ago at age 23 and had the thyroid partially removed. She learnt a year ago that one of her vocal cords isn't working. She is now 36 weeks pregnant and her voice has gone back to how it sounded after the operation - very weak and breathy.
She has had problems withh pelvic girdle pain through most of the pregnancy - which is a loosening of the ligaments getting ready for childbirth.
Hi,
The symptoms of laryngeal cancer depend on the location of the tumor.Tumors in the supraglottal region above the vocal cords often cause more, but less distinct symptoms. These include:persistent sore throat,pain when swallowing,difficulty swallowing or frequent choking on food,bad breath,lumps in the neck,persistent ear pain (called referred pain; the source of the pain is not the ear) and change in voice quality.
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The one way that ENTs can see into the larynx to see the vocal cords is by flexible laryngoscopy which directly visualizes the cords. Effects on the cords are able to be seen including inflammation and nodules. The importance for limiting injury to the vocal cords is that injury can be permanent, that is to say that one can strain the cords so much that the sounds that come out now can be how it sounds for a looooong time.
re talking about after my TT in August this past year. Yes, I was told before surgery that there was a chance that my vocal cords would be affected but I never knew that it would affect my swallowing and breathing! It took approximately 6 to 8 weeks for my vocal cords to start moving again, and even then one of them was "lazy".
I was told that it was "nerve trauma", and that nerves take a long time to heal.
I haven't had a thyroidectomy, but I did have 2 surgeries on my vocal cords, several years ago. Unless something went wrong during the thyroidectomy, your voice should come back. I had voice therapy after my surgeries.
Have you seen an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist? One of my first "exercises" for learning to use my voice again was blowing through a kazoo a certain way, but I had to learn to do that with the help of a voice therapist, at my ENT's office.
However, ingestion of alcohol, can cause gastritis and further GERD, (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease), where the acid contents of the stomach come up into the esophagus, this can irritate the throat and vocal cords. Please consult your primary care physician for further evaluation.
In the meantime you can try some life style measures. Take frequent small meals. Eat dinner about two hours before sleeping. Elevate the head end of the bed.
IN 2018 I HAD AN EXPLOSION IN MY THROAT TURNED OUT TO BE SHINGELS ON MY VOCAL CORDS I WAS TOLD THAT STRESS, ANXIETY CAUSES THIS DIEASE TO EXCELLANT AND EXCELL AND KILL ME.I WAS SERVERELY BULLIED ON MY JOB FOR 1.6
YEARS AND I ENDED UP GETTING AN MRI DUE TO ISSUES I WAS HAVING- NOT SLEEPING, BLOCKING OUT,DIZZY SPELLS WITH THE HEADACHES, THROWING UP COULD THE NEW T2 FOCI BE
CAUSED FROM THE SEVERE STRESS AND ANXIETY?
This can lead to disorders like laryngitis, vocal nodules, vocal polyp and sometimes contact ulcers on the vocal cords. But these changes are reversible if the causative factors are dealt with. And sometimes voice therapy is helpful. You will need to consult your primary care physician for further evaluation, who may then refer you to an ENT specialist.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
What you describe suggests that you may be having what is called upper airway obstruction, the most common cause of which, when the symptom of chest tightness are chronic (6 years by your account) occur when breathing-in as with attempting to take a deep breath, is Vocal Cord Dysfunction or VCD. This is a clinical condition in which one’s vocal cords partially close (inappropriately) during inspiration, resulting in obstruction to air flow and the sensation of “tightness.
t know if you have heard this before, but clearing your throat is VERY hard on your vocal cords. You need to break that habit. Instead a cough or hard swallow is much better for you. I learned that from a speach therapist.
I hope that give you some treatment options. I know how hard it is to not be able to sing like you want. I had severe laryngitis from November into April and was on strict voice rest by my ENT and voice instructor. I now have my full range back.
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