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Have Problem With Speaking And Breathing Because Of Throat Cancer

Was diagnosed with stage 4 Hypopharynx throat cancer in 10/03. After many surgeries, Radiation and Chemo, I'm beginning to have trouble speaking and breathing is difficult. I'm looking for an ENT to Scope my esophagus to see if scare tissue is blocking my vocal chords.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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after radiation and chemotherapy to your cancer, it is common to have symptoms you have mentioned. it is due to side effect of treatment. so, please consult your radiation ONCOLOGIST, who has given RT and as well as ENT doctor.
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Have Problem With Speaking And Breathing Because Of Throat Cancer

after radiation and chemotherapy to your cancer, it is common to have symptoms you have mentioned. it is due to side effect of treatment. so, please consult your radiation ONCOLOGIST, who has given RT and as well as ENT doctor.