Head and Neck Cancer
Discussion List
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nasopharyngeal cancer
I am looking for anyone who has had this type of cancer.Or who knows someone who has had it.It is rare in the United States and I am having difficulty finding people to talk with about this .Any information would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!
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torolopsis globrata infection of tongue..????Help
I have this fungal infection on my tongue which they say is because of the chemo and radiation treatments I have had.I was in stage 4, and it spread to lymph nodes, but it started in base of tongue.I had surgery after the chemo and radiation and none of my tongue was removed....:) but I was super sick from the surgery.They…
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New Participant
Mike & Michelle are new participants from New Mexico. Mike was diagnosed with squamous cell carsinoma in February of 2000, a full treatment schedule has been implemented. We would like any conversation.
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Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Does anyone have experience with medullary thyroid cancer?
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Post Surgery Nutrition/Eating
My Mother is recovering following removal of her esophagus, she has no inclination to eat or drink... has anyone else experienced this as either a caregiver or a survivor?
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need information and support
My husband has recently been diagnosed with esophageal cancer (3-4 days ago). They are not sure yet if it is localized or has moved. I need to know everything I can. The Doctors are frightening us. We don't know if we should go to Mayo, or elsewhere, or if any of these new drugs will help. We appreciate any information you…
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eating and swallowing
I had total laryngectomy and neck dissection 11/1/00 then 7 weeks of radiations both sides of neck. I am unable to eat or drink anything othr than ensure and vamilla milk shakes I've lost 20 pounds that I couldn't afford to lose. Have dry mouth also, anyone tell me when you can eat or taste again I do drink water all day.…