Head and Neck Cancer
Discussion List
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Eating - Prosure and Resource support
My dad recently (5 weeks) had surgery to remove a mass in his neck and his voice box/cords. This week, he had a fistula appear (hole in his neck/esophagus) and they have to put a feeding tube in. Anyone experience this and what should he eat through the tube, we were thinking Prosure or Resource Support. Anyone else try…
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Waiting on diagnosis
I went in to the doctor who said "I can't tell you not to worry. You probably need a biopsy. I'm sending you to whichever specialist can see you first." That was yesterday. I see the next doctor in 5 more days. Another wait, then the biopsy. Another wait, then the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I learn what I can and try hard not…
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cancer treatment
Hi Has anyone had treatment for oral cancer and wished they had not im one of these people who had no symptoms whatsoever and felt that because of my age (62) it would not spread quickly it was also very rare mucoid epidermoid under the tongue although i did not now it existed neck dissection found lymph glands to be clear…
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Refusing cancer treatment
Hi Has anyone turned down treatment for oral cancer or had the treatment and decided they wish they had not interested in hearing the views of anyone as oral cancer is a nasty treatment with horrible side effects
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QUESTION ON SYMPTOMS
Greetings - I have had an odd blister on the inside of my lip - same spot recurring - for the past 2-3 months. I don't smoke nor chew tobacco. I have a history of genetic colon cancer. Does this jibe with any of your initial symtoms or am I just being a hyper-sensitive survivor? Thanks! SpongeBob