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Loss of voice for over a month

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Hi everyone

I'm curious as to the percentages of females that have larynx/throat cancer ? And ages if possible please

I lost my voice over a month ago (minimal speech not even hoarseness)with a persistent cough for months. I have had a lump in my throat and lost weight due to the swelling in my neck. I also have been coughing blood . I don't have a chest infection or pneumonia though and antibiotics did nothing. I also do not have laryngitis which I assumed it could be.

I went to my doctor on Tuesday and was told to go for an xray the next day which I did. I then recieved a phone call 3 hours after explaining I have had an emergency appointment booked for this Saturday with Ent and a endoscopy. 

My doctor did say they would be looking for anything "sinister" . I was shocked at how quickly they rang after xray but said they couldn't explain anything till I saw consultant.

Obviously I'm worried I'm only human but I was looking at the percentages of young females with throat cancer and it doesn't appear to be huge. So I'm hoping it could be thyroid although my bloods were ok in that department.

I look at things logically so I don't get worried.

Also I'm scared to have the endoscopy has anyone else done this not under sedation? 

How long till results were given ?

Did a biopsy get done at the same time of endoscopy?

Thanks in advance for reading and replying. It's very appreciated. 

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    Hi Ladydi2901

    I'm sorry to hear of your husbands cancer. I have had 2 mouth cancers, the last one two plus years ago. My family knows what I am saying (most of my tongue has been removed) but for others I use an app you can access on your phone and tablet. The app is TTS which stands for text to speech.  Google TTS or go to play store and tap in TTS. You will get a free app where you type in what you want to say. You have the option of converting that to speech, which can be a bit tinny and difficult to follow as it is an electronic voice. I usually just show the screen to the shop assistant or friend or whoever I want to talk to. I often type in just a short message to let the person know why I  am showing them a screen. Some people think they have to type in an an answer. Reactions can vary. Most people are more than helpful, especially the younger generation.  I think older people get a bit confused and feel 'put on the spot'.   So I  would type in something like this :

    Hi, I have had surgery to my mouth and am not able to use my voice at the moment. My hearing and everything else is perfect. 

    Then type what you want to say. Some people might think you have a hearing or other difficulty.  Of course, if he is just talking to family he won't need that.

    It might be a good idea to download the app around now so you have plenty of time to play around with it before he needs to use it.

    Just be prepared to have plenty of patience with yourself and him. Completely irrationally I can get frustrated and annoyed with people not understanding what I  want or mean. Its ridiculous I know, but it happens. 

    Download and off you go. I hope everything goes well for you all.

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    Hi Ladydi2901

    I'm sorry to hear of your husbands cancer. I have had 2 mouth cancers, the last one two plus years ago. My family knows what I am saying (most of my tongue has been removed) but for others I use an app you can access on your phone and tablet. The app is TTS which stands for text to speech.  Google TTS or go to play store and tap in TTS. You will get a free app where you type in what you want to say. You have the option of converting that to speech, which can be a bit tinny and difficult to follow as it is an electronic voice. I usually just show the screen to the shop assistant or friend or whoever I want to talk to. I often type in just a short message to let the person know why I  am showing them a screen. Some people think they have to type in an an answer. Reactions can vary. Most people are more than helpful, especially the younger generation.  I think older people get a bit confused and feel 'put on the spot'.   So I  would type in something like this :

    Hi, I have had surgery to my mouth and am not able to use my voice at the moment. My hearing and everything else is perfect. 

    Then type what you want to say. Some people might think you have a hearing or other difficulty.  Of course, if he is just talking to family he won't need that.

    It might be a good idea to download the app around now so you have plenty of time to play around with it before he needs to use it.

    Just be prepared to have plenty of patience with yourself and him. Completely irrationally I can get frustrated and annoyed with people not understanding what I  want or mean. Its ridiculous I know, but it happens. 

    Download and off you go. I hope everything goes well for you all.

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