Vocal discord; Voice therapy strengthens damaged cords.(LIFE - HEALTH)

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: July 6, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: Jen Waters, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Judith A. Lese's voice was stressed from more than 30 years of teaching. When she had chemotherapy in 2003 for breast cancer, fatigue caused the strain on her voice to come to the forefront.

An examination at Washington Hospital Center in Northwest revealed the Silver Spring woman had swelling, irritation and nodules on her vocal cords.

But now she has a renewed voice thanks to vocal therapy. Mrs. Lese, 56, continues her job as a teacher at Cannon Road Elementary School in Silver Spring.

"I use my voice in my profession," ...

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