Many people often overlook the changes in voice, singing or uncomfortable in the throat without knowing that they can also be a sign of serious illness.Mr. Cao (Taiwan, China) is the same.He unexpectedly discovered laryngeal cancer after suddenly unable to sing as high as before in a karaoke.
The man discovered laryngeal cancer thanks to no high notes when singing (Artwork)
Mr. Cao is over 50 years old, doing security work.He has a hobby of chess and singing.He is famous in the sub -zone as well as the round of friends who have a good voice, sing very high notes.Until once went to karaoke with his colleagues, Mr. Cao suddenly could not get high notes that he had thought to be simple even though he tried many times.
At first, Mr. Cao thought that he was hoarseness temporarily.But 2 days later his voice increasingly husky accompanied by fever and fatigue.Thinking that he had a cold, he bought himself to drink, but the whole week could not help.Therefore, he decided to go to the hospital to examine but surprised to receive laryngeal cancer results.
The doctor reminded 6 signs of laryngeal cancer
Talking about Mr. Cao's case, Lin Jingwei cancer treatment doctor of Linxin Hospital (Taiwan, China) said:“The cause of the disease in the patient is discovered is smoking and stays up late to make night shifts for many years.Fortunately, the patient's tumor when detected in the first stage can be effectively treated.
The treatment is surgery and radiation.Both are capable of changing the sound structure, affecting voice quality, even losing their ability to speak or sing.Finally, the patient decided to do radiation therapy despite taking more time because he wanted to minimize the impact on the voice.After 7 months of radiation therapy and 3 months of additional treatment, the tumor has been completely removed.Currently the patient can talk as usual, can still sing but not as high as before. ”
Dr. Lin emphasized that a sudden voice change may be one of the first signs of laryngeal cancer, but not unique.He warned 6 more typical signs that people need to pay attention:
- Prolonged hoarseness: unknown reasons and not improving after a few weeks.
- Chronic sore throat: Especially if prolonged sore throat does not decrease despite being treated.
- Difficult to swallow: The feeling of choking or pain when swallowing food, drinking water.
- Persistent cough: Especially cough with blood or unexplained cause.
- Ear pain: may occur due to the involved nerve tumor.
- Swelling, tumor in the neck: A noticeable sign when the cancer has spread.
Changing the voice outside the cancer can also be related to many other cancers (Artwork)
In addition, Dr. Lin reminds that changing voice is not only a sign of laryngeal cancer but also can be related to many other diseases, especially cancer.These include throat cancer, esophageal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer ... Mr. Cao's case is a testament to the body and early examination when there is an abnormal very important.In treating any disease.
Source and photo: Ettoday, Kknews