Hi @benz76, I’m hoping that you’ll get to cruise again once you get through treatment! I’ve been on several cruises and always want to go back.
If that lymph node is placing pressure on the esophagus, that may be contributing to your hoarseness. With the upcoming proton therapy, it may take some time to see relief, but there may be hope long term that your voice will return to full force. When I was diagnosed I was still working, and had to stop leading meetings because I could not talk without spasms and a hoarseness to my voice. The lymph nodes in my chest were the cause.

Here is an article regarding ‘cold caps’ . I’m not sure if you have time to look into this before you start treatment.
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cold cap therapy can reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-cold-cap-therapy-can-reduce-hair-loss-caused-by-chemotherapy-1/
- A related discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemo-cold-cap/
Has your oncologist talked about your specific chemo and dose, have they told you to expect hair loss?