TL;DR
A cancer survivor and psychologist explore the emotional and practical impact of voice loss after treatment.
Contribution
A novel narrative perspective on voice as a symbol of identity and healing in cancer recovery.
Findings
Voice loss after cancer treatment affects personal identity and communication.
Speech and non-spoken forms of voice play a role in emotional healing and connection.
The patient's journey highlights the psychological impact of losing one's voice.
Abstract
This narrative essay explores the experience of a cancer survivor confronting progressive voice loss after head and neck cancer treatment. Through his evolving relationship with speech, identity, and connection, both patient and psychologist reflect on the meaning and presence of voice, spoken and otherwise, as a tool for healing, expression, and connection.
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Taxonomy
TopicsEmpathy and Medical Education