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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for May 2002

Return of sore throat
My husband had his last radiation treatment Mar 1. He was getting beter and able to eact some different foods until 2 wks ago. His throat got sorer, and appeared swollen and it was again har to swallow. Could this be a temporary relaspse? Exam last week showed throat "looked good".
trying to eat
I completed radiation and chemo treatment the end of Jan. My doctor says I should try to eat. I have been trying, but unless it is very liquid I have a lot of trouble getting it down. I am still having some pain in my throat. Could that be the reason? I tend to think it is because I have no saliva. Will I get better? Is…
graviola, C-statin (bindweed) Ukrain
check into these! graviola is good if youve had chemo already and the cancer is resistant. C-statin is 100x stronger than shark cartilage at preventing mets. Ukrain is a plant alkaloid compounded with a chemo (thiotepa.) it is only toxic to cancer cells. God Bless
nerve damage
Has anyone taken the drug Neurontin for pain from nerve damage?
SOMETHINGS I FORGOT TO ASK...
I've got afew questions...How long since your last treatment? Did you have a peg tube?When did you start eating solid food? Did you have an appetite? I can swollow pretty good but I just don't have any appetite.
DID ANYONE ELSE GET THIS WITH THIER TREATMENT
I received 39 radiation treatments for neck cancer. However, 30 mins. prior to each treatment I got a shot of ETHYOL AMIFOSTINE(sp?) to protect my salivary glands. My question is has anyone else outthere who had radiation had the shots of ETHYOL? And have you noticed a big difference with your salivary glands.
job traing
I have gone thru a neck dissection and cant see myself going back to do the work I have done for 26 years. Any suggestions on job traing programs to start over at 47?
squamousal cancer
I have squamousal cancer in the neck area with an unknown primary. I have been told it is caused by smoking drinking and or a virus.I have also just read it is caused by rays from the sun. Anyone with more info?
Sticky Mouth
Does anyone have a problem with a sticky mouth and lips besides the dry mouth? it seems like my lips get stuck together at times as if there was glue on them. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. And HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.
Contact & support.
Today's Date: May 10, 2002. Posting by Wife. Had trouble eating & heart burn. Feb. 2002. We will gladly share this experience and would appreciate hearing from those that choose to have the surgery and those that did not have the surgery. We are also, interested in learning about the laser surgery. Please, email us at:…
Exherin looks very good!
in early trials wrecks tumor blood vessels. It is nontoxic. act up so you can get it now.
Eating
It has been two months since last radiation treatment for throat cancer. My husband has tired of puddings, yogurt, etc and is trying to eat more solid foods. Canned peaches, lightly scrambled eggs and poached egg on bread with gravy seem to go down most easily. Does anyone have other ideas for "slippery foods"?
throat cancer etc.
we are in the minority are we?
throat cancer
i am in 5th week of chemo and radiation.i have constant pain in my mouth(tongue)and back of throat. I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in febuary.i am drolling over all the foods i can't eat due to pain and dry mouth.looking forward as are we all to better days
Esophageal Cancer
My 44 yr old husband was just diagonesed with cancer. During those first two weeks we not only found that the cancer was in his esophagus and upper part of his stomach but it has spread to his liver, kidney,lymph nodes and his bones. The doctors have but him on Chemo and radiation to try to shrink the tumor around his…
Bills story multiple cancers
Bill the big thing with cancer and I too have had several surgeries is to use every resorce taht becomes avaliable that is why we share stories andcomfort each other the purpose is cancer survival and with every day new hope I feel very strongly that we should never let go as long as we have a microscopic chance and you…
Constricted Throat.....Help
I finished radiation 6 weeks ago(offically 4 wks.) because my doctor told me that the radiation is still peaking for 2 wks. after the last treatment. I had 39 treatments. I'm hooked up with a feeding tube and I've been doing the best i can to start eating...I can handle small amounts and thats about it. My question is can…
chewing tobacco
Does anyone suffer from oral and/or throat cancer as a result of smokless tobacco, more commonly known as chewing tobacco and/or spit tobacco?
chewing tobacco
Does anyone suffer from oral and/or throat cancer as a result of smokless tobacco, more commonly known as chewing tobacco and/or spit tobacco?
chewing tobacco
Does anyone suffer from oral and/or throat cancer as a result of smokless tobacco, more commonly known as chewing tobacco and/or spit tobacco?
Chewing tobacco
Inquiry: Is anyone out there addicted to smokless tobacco, more commonly known as chewing tobacco and/or spit tobacco?
Stage IV esophageal cancer
I just found out today (a month post-esophagectomy) that my 53 year old father has an advance stage IV with cancer in his abdominal cavity.originally the doctor had said it was stage 2 to 3 but the pathologist report was missplaced and the oncologist found it today- The prognostic is'nt too good.The oncologist said that my…

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