Head and Neck Cancer
Discussion List
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Parotid Gland-Acinic cell cancer
I was diagnosed with acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland, 7/99. It was removed surgically, but reoccurred 10/00. At that time I had 6 wks of radiation after they took out my parotid gland and the lymphs on the neck. I had learned about a drug that protected the healthy cells from damage by radiation at my local…
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Rhinectomy
I'm new here --but not new to cancer. I had a rhinectomy (loss of my nose) to cancer almost 5 years---yes--my 5 year survivor date is in October of 2003). I see VERY little on cancer in the nose and loss of the nose. My cancer started out as basal (sp) cell---I had 8 surgeries to remove a very agressive basal cell (don't…
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight. email me at CelebrateLife@sbcglobal.net
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight. email me at CelebrateLife@sbcglobal.net
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Newly Diagnosed
My husband has been diagnosed with mucoepidermoid cancer of the salivary glands. He has had surgery and told that all the cancer was removed. He is going to start radiation treatment next week. This is a uncommon form of cancer and I cannot find much on it. Anyone out there that went through the radiation with this type of…
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Check out "WebWhispers.org"
For those dealing with larynx cancer, an excellent source of support is the WebWhispers Nu-Voice Club - an Internet-based laryngectomee support group. If interested, you can check it out at: http://www.webwhispers.org/ This organizaton SHOULD BE on the ACS's list of "additional resources" for laryngeal cancer but…
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dad,s esophageal cancer
My father was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He will have surgery on the 21st and I just wanted to help him in any way. He is 55yrs.old a non-smoker, non-drinker and otherwise in good health. I have been inspired by survivor stories and believe with God,s grace and our help will beat this "beast". Please keep him…
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hats off to the survivors of cancer
I am a new participant in this discussion group and I want to say how comforting it has been to read about your strength and determination in going through the treatments. My husband was recently diagnosed with a cancer of the nasopharynx stage 3 and it completly blew us both away. Since I have been on the site I have…
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nasopharangeal cancer.
My husband was newly diagnosed with a cancer of the nasopharnyx. The doctors are planning to insert a tube into his abdominal cavity to help him, should he need it, take nourishement during his treatments. Has anyone had this done and are there any side effects from having it done. He shudders at the fact that he will have…
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adenoid cystic carcinoma
I was just wondering if anyone had any advice about thistype of cancer. My father was diagnosed a month ago with it, had surgery to remove the tumor(6mm). They know have to do radiation to get the rest, but he's hestitant about radiation. Thanks for any help and good luck to everyone
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"TPF" chemo on advanced throat cancer???
My father was recently diagnosed with a stage IV squamous cell tumor which originated in the larynx. The oncologist's recommended treatment was to start with 3 sessions of "TPF" (T=Taxotere, P=Platinum, F=FU5) chemo followed by double dose radiation and finally salvage surgery if any of the cancer persisted. The doctor…
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My Dad just found out he had esophageal cancer
Hi, The last 9 months for my dad have been awful. In May of 2002 he found out he had an advanced stage of prostate cancer. In November he found out he had heart problems, and just last Wednesday he found out he had esophageal cancer. I can't believe it. I had never even heard of it. The only symptoms he may have had was…