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Head and Neck Cancer
Archives for October 2001
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radiation is killing him
Hi. My husband is lying on the couch, miserable after 14 IMRT treatments. He can't swallow, and won't eat. He's had a few teaspoons of yogurt yesterday and a few teaspoons of soup today. He says his throat hurts too much. he is also getting chemo once a week and that just about kills him. So, sore throat and barfing...I'm…
otopharyngeal dysplagia
My husband now has otopharyngeal dysplagia caused by the radiation, s/p throat CA. We are unable to find out what can be done to help him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Looking for Esoph. Cancer Buddy
Hello, My husband's grandmother has been recently diagnosed with Esophageal cancer. She is waiting to start treatment and has to have a feeding tube inserted. She has recently hooked up to the internet, and I am trying to find an 'online cancer buddy' for her to talk to from time to time. Her husband died last year, and…
Esophageal Survivors?
My dad is suffering from esophageal cancer that has metastasized to the liver. He is losing hope although his tests show that he should be feeling better. We were wondering if there are any survivors of liver metastasis out there so that we could give him some hope.
supraglottic laryngectomy
Hi my husband is 52 years old and on March 13,2001 he had a surgery called a supraglottic laryngectomy and 2 inches of the base of his tongue was removed. He also completed 30 radiation treatments on both sides of his throat and the front of hid neck. His epiglottis was removed completely. This has created a problem for…