Voice issues

Hi,

Dad has pancreatic cancer (life expectancy 6-9 months) Today he has mentioned that his voice has changed, I gave him a call and it is very coarse and deep, Barry White vibes spring to mind. He's not having a treatment due to other health issues.

Is this voice change a factor with cancer, this is our first experience of cancer in our family.

  • Hello JoBudge, 

    I am so sorry to hear that your dad has pancreatic cancer and that his voice has changed - that must be a bit odd for you if he suddenly sounds like Barry White! I am not sure really what may have caused these voice changes especially if he is not having treatment. I could not find voice issues listed as one of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer but it's definitely worth flagging this with his medical team as it's a new symptom and not something you would normally expect.  

    Perhaps other members of our community have come across this before and if you wanted to talk to our cancer nurses about this, don't hesitate to give them a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator