LOSS OF VOICE

[barney]

HELLO TO ALL
WELL MY AUNT FINALLY HAD ANOTHER MRI. THE TUMOR HAS GROWN WHICH IS NO SURPRISE.
THIS IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE LOSS OF HER VOICE. AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE SHE IS 89 YEARS YOUNG.
WE WENT TO SEE A ENT AND HE SUGGESTED HAVING COLLEGEN INJECTED INTO HER VOCAL CORDS. THIS
REALL FREAKS ME OUT. HAS ANYONE EVERY HEARD OF THIS PROCEEDURE?
SHE IS NOW AT A WHISPER. ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR THE PHONE OR NORMAL CONVERSATIONS?
THE TUMOR INCREASED BY 2CM. IT IS NOW LARGER THAN A EGG.
THAKS FOR YOUR HELP
BARNEY

[pearchica]

Hi Barney: I am sorry to hear about your aunt- you know one of my aunts has a vocal cord problem too- not AN related and she actually does vocal excercises every day- also has an appointment on regular basis with UCSF (University California -San Francisco).  I haven't heard of a collagen injection for that type of thing- perhaps a second opinion is in order?  Just a thought.  Take care, Annie