Cancer of the voice box

My ex partner was diagnosed with cancer of the voice box two years ago, he had extensive chemo (6 sessions and 30 radiotherapy sessions. He was quite ill afterwards and continued to have cameras and reg checks however he went last Fri and the consultant could not perform the procedure of the camera so she got a senior, the senior said he couldnt either as he had a lot of build up of frotthy phlegm he found some lumps by palpating his neck and said he would possibly need a biopsy. he was then rund to say he needed a check with his gp. te gp did bloods and said he has low vitamin d and also low red blood cells. He has also been for  CT scan and an Mri of his head,neck and pelvis . He never asks questions and said he doesnt know what he has had to have all these tests for again. Do they suspect change can anyone help?

  • Hi amandac20,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sure this must be worrying - it's very difficult however to advise on why they may be doing these tests, but it sounds as if they are being thorough, and so hopefully he and you will get the answers you need before long.

    If you feel you'd like to talk to someone about this at all, you are welcome to give our nurses a call. You can reach them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator