Bev'sSister Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 My sister has had her 2nd chemo treatment and is in the process of her 3rd right now. I talked to her last night and she was really hoarse. To recap, she has lung cancer and it spread to her thyroid. Is this a normal thing..it has gradually gotten worse and the Doctor said it was because of the cancer. Also, how long before she starts to fell any side effect from chemo? I know it is different for everyone, and some don't have any problems, but is it too early to tell if she will not have any problems. Her first treatment was monday..yesterday her second and today is her third. She said she feels fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hi Bobby, My Mom responded to the chemo with her voice getting hoarse too. After a few days she would begin to sound much better though. Hang in there and I'll continue to say a prayer for both of you. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 My wife was frequently hoarse during treatment, and it always got better after the treatment. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 this was how my wife knew something was wrong in the beginning. The Vocal Nerve actually goes from bottom of Lung UP to vocal Chords and passed by the Lung. Sometimes tumour pressure may be the cause of the problem. We always knew that when voice was good she was getting better. That is my personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Hoarse was normal for me too, came and went all the way through tx. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 My dad had three treatments in a row, and then went three weeks without anything. He never really felt crummy until about the fourth or fifth day. Stay on top of the nausea meds, as that will really help keep her up, moving, and able to see the prize. God bless, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Do not recall any hoarseness when my Wife went through Chemo, just the normal nausea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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