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I've had chronic hoarseness for months. This can be a sign of oropharyngeal cancer and I wanted to rule out cancer first and foremost. Dr. Russell Smith at Baptist MD Anderson in Jacksonville, FL is speaking as Ashley performs the scope or laryngoscopy. I've had a few of these before. With an experienced person, it doesn't hurt at all. The scope slides right in, smoothly. I've experienced the discomfort when the tube hits the sides or back of my nasal cavity or throat, and I just want it out.

I have been diagnosed with vocal cord atrophy, a benign polyp, and a hematoma or bruised vocal cord from intense vocal use as a motivational speaker,.

I will start vocal therapy soon. Until then, doctors orders are to avoid coughing and clearing throat. If I have to speak, speak softly but never whisper because that strains the cords.

Why am I hoarse? Primarily because I've endured radiation for stage IV oral cancer. Radiation continues to have long term impact, one being weak vocal cords.

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