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Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Apr 7 6:21am | Replies (9)
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@radiationroko

Hi.
My last radiation treatment was Dec. 20, 2024
After my first post radiation checkup everything is worse, more pain (now in my ear) and total loss of voice…
Has anyone experienced something similar?
I’m freaking out. It’s been 2 weeks since I lost my voice and less sound comes out day by day…

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William Olsen, Volunteer Mentor | @hrhwilliam | Apr 4 8:56pm

Hi @radiationroko Almost four months out and this is happening to you. It does seem unusual and as I often suggest, if things seem to be getting worse during recovery, it’s time to get to the ENT or Oncologist to have a check.
The ear pain is not uncommon although rather annoying. OTC pain meds might help with the ear but I would get into a conversation about my voice loss soon. Good healing otherwise.

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thomason | @thomason | Apr 7 6:21am

Hello @ radiationroko,
I had a cancerous tumor that caused severe, progressive throat/ear pain. After the radiation, it took approximately one-year before my voice came back, and I still have pain 5-years-later. The doctor explained it is nerve related.
As for your voice, doing the voice exercises, although terribly tedious, work...at least they worked for me. In addition, a small "Red-light Therapy Wand" that sells for about $20 on eBay, has been proven to help heal tissue. I utilized a wand every day, twice-a-day for about ten minutes each time. Best wishes to you.

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