vocal chord cancer (T1) laser treatment, need advice

Have had laser surgery in sept for early vocal chord t1 cancer and was told it was successful but a month ago I had a check up which revealed there has been a reacurrance ( though only small and on the surface) so have had more laser surgery in the hope that will do the trick as the surgeon says its too small to warrant radiotherapy. Has anyone else had this kind of treatment and is this usual?( reacurrance and more lasering). I'm very concerned that this treatment may not be working or that cancer may keep coming back, resulting in radiotherapy and the possibility of eventually loosing my voice box. I know its early days and I'm probably worrying too much but would be very grateful if there is anyone out there who can comment on this.

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  • Hi Looby-Lou

    Nice to hear from you and great to hear that your Dad and husband are cancer free.

    Its been 3 years since I had RT for laryngeal cancer and I still worry a lot about reaccurance so I found it very reassuring that your Dad is 10 years post-treatment and doing well.

    Let's hope 2011 will be a healthy one for all of us!

    Marion x

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  • Hi Looby-Lou

    Nice to hear from you and great to hear that your Dad and husband are cancer free.

    Its been 3 years since I had RT for laryngeal cancer and I still worry a lot about reaccurance so I found it very reassuring that your Dad is 10 years post-treatment and doing well.

    Let's hope 2011 will be a healthy one for all of us!

    Marion x

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