Can cancer get worse before treatment starts?

Hi there

My husband was diagnosed with vocal cord cancer three weeks ago.  He starts radiotherapy in a week.

His symptoms are definitely getting worse with his voice now at just a whisper.  Could things have gotten worse?

he was staged at T2N0M0.

  • I'm sorry to hear that your husband's symptoms have got worse since being diagnosed.

    Unfortunately no-one on the forum can really answer this question but if you'd like to have a chat with one of our cancer nurses about this you can contact them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Wishing your husband all the best with his radiotherapy next week.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator