Still Hoarse.

T,

I have more trouble with tasting ice-cream than anything else (cat is out of the bag).

You will simply have to be on top of your game when it comes to fighting side effects of treatments.   The one good thing I did was get myself psyched up about swallowing and drinking lots of water.  Thanks to the informal push I received from the H&N warriors, I drank and swallowed till I was blue in the face.  Mind you I still went through a period of whispering, but my swallowing was (almost) flawless.

Silence is (not) golden.

Matt

fishmanpa said:

My Mouth is a Desert on a Hoarse With No Name

Frankly, the thought of having dry mouth and being hoarse for so long has me rattled. My friend, who underwent this glorious course of treatment has had very little effect on his singing voice. His saliva is at about 50% 18 months out of Tx. I can only hope my outcome is the same or better. 

I'm taking solace in that taste will come back eventually but am saddened that my love of ice cream may be a thing of the past for a while  With the advice of many here I've written the team about discussing ways to preserve saliva production. They're fully aware of my music background and situation and I trust they have that in mind concerning my treatment. 

"T"

Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain....

CivilMatt said:

For you T

T,

 

I have more trouble with tasting ice-cream than anything else (cat is out of the bag).

 

You will simply have to be on top of your game when it comes to fighting side effects of treatments.   The one good thing I did was get myself psyched up about swallowing and drinking lots of water.  Thanks to the informal push I received from the H&N warriors, I drank and swallowed till I was blue in the face.  Mind you I still went through a period of whispering, but my swallowing was (almost) flawless.

 

Silence is (not) golden.

 

Matt

Nor Does Cancer.....

The swallowing has been on the radar since day 1 joining here. I already drink a good amount of liquid during the day. Mostly hydrating drinks... Powerade Zero (no sugar) and Gatorade H2... At least 64oz or more.  I don't know if I want my face to turn blue but I'll keep that up as long as I'm able! Ohhh ice cream, ice cream... I am going to miss you so!  It's said if you love someone, you have to let them go... perhaps that's the case with ice cream. I'm afraid Breyers will lose a few points on the market when that happens

On a side note... I had, for the most part, limited the circle of friends and family that knew about the cancer. After discussing things with my partner, family and friends, and at their urging and suggestion, I've made my struggle public to my fan base via email and my contacts on Facebook. My close friend and singing partner is organizing a fundraiser for the end of February. The response has been overwhelming and positive. So along with liquids, I'm swallowing pride as well and reaching out for help. With the prospect of being out of work for a long period of time as well as unanticipated bills and expenses, any little bit helps.

"T"