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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for April 2004

Walked out 1 hour and a half before surgery.
I walked out of Oklahoma City, VA Hospital 1 hour and a half before surgery. The reason was for three reasons. They wanted to remove all of my esophagus. I'm married and the hospital was 140 miles from my home town. My wife, son and rest of family couldn't be there to see Me while I was going to be in there for at least 10…
Esophagectomy vs. Photodynamic Therapy
My dad was diagnosed with Stage 1 Esophageal Cancer in March. He is scheduled for an esophagectomy this Monday, and is now having second thoughts and considering Photodynamic Therapy. If anyone could weigh in with their thoughts I would appreciate it. Thanks.
esophageal cancer with mets
My husband has been diagnozed with esophageal cancer in september 2003.He had an esophagectomy and was doing fine.This february mets were discvered in the liver ans spine.2 sets of chemo with cisplatine and 5 fu did not stop the cancer .Another set of chemo was staged with irinotecan(Campto)and 5 fu.Anyone with similar…
Head & Neck Radiation Recovery
I had 30 radiation treatments for a tumor in my neck, which ended 6 weeks ago. Since that time, my hearing has gotten worse and I had to have a tube inserted to drain that ear. Also, I still have ulcers in my mouth, which come and go. One doctors told me I would be fine by now - another tells me it is a rebound effect. Has…
Help - need some Info
My 74 year old husband just had his esophogus and his stomach removed. What do I need to know or should I be asking about? Please send replies to Rebert31@yahoo.com as I am not sure how to work this board - not being a computer expert. I appreciate any help or information you can give me. Thanks so much.
removing of teeth
Hi My father was just diagnosed with squamis cell cancer of the base of the tongue.. They have told him he needs to have all his teeth removed before they begin radiation and chemo combo treatment. Are there any places that will take his teeth out for a discount or free. we are in san diego calif
What helped me
I am using something that has helped me tremendously. I've been using it while getting chemo and my Dr. said that he'd never seen anyone respond so well to chemo. I'm still using it as it continues to help me. If anyone is interested in this just drop me a line and I'll send you the web address where I got it from. My…
My Father -- Right Side Squamous Cell Carcinoma
My father was just under went a radical neck dissection, had to have part of his tongue and soft palate rebuilt using tissue from his chest, and they also had to cut through his lower lip and chin to remove cancer that had spread along the jaw. I am his caregiver. His surgery was three days ago and he seems to be doing…
Leak at the connection
Hi, my husband underwent a total esophagectomy on March 3. After being in the hospital for 7 days he was released, three days after being released he developed staph infection and we were told that he had a leak where the stomach was connected. It has been 6 weeks and he still has the leak. He is on an NG tube and hates…
Hello!
Hi all, I'm barging in from the breast cancer board to ask a question. I'm curious if any of you take dietary supplements, and if so do you have any experience with Chinese skullcap (Huang Qin)? The reason I ask is because I read on the NCCAM site (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Therapy) that they did a…
soft palate
hi my name is neil, i had squamas cell cancer and the soft palate. it was in jan 2002, i did 44 radiation treatments in 6 weeks and 2 weeks of chemo 24 7 with a week in between each session. the first year was fine except for the dry mouth and the swallowing, now all of a sudden my throat is sore again and my voice went to…
palliative radiation to jaw
I have metatastic breast cancer spread to mandible bone, soft tissue, and overlying skin. I only had 12 palliative radiation treatments finishing in October of 2003. 5 1/2 months later I still have swelling inside of mouth and bleeding gums. The nerves in my ear, neck, chin, and lips still hurt. When this started they…
When will I be able to eat real food?
Five weeks ago my friend finished seven weeks of radiation/chemo for tonsil cancer that went to nodes. He has been trying to eat noodles made with various sauces but coughs a lot when he swallows...even with other soft foods. He was wondering when he will be able to eat real food like a hamberger, steak etc...he is off his…
Dry Mouth
My wife had radiation on her neck and throat . This radiation caused her to have a defective saliva gland and now she had a dry mouth . She is using Salagen and dry mouth gum and special tooth paste .Her dry mouth is still with her .Her dentist says that she will loose her teeth and because of her dry mouth he will not be…
Help in need of support
I am 36 I was dianosed last January with tongue cancer 3 months later it spread to my neck I had a radical neck dissection June 7th I had chemo with radiation. i also had a feeding tube placed because I was so sick. At this point they found a 2mm mass on my right lung they feel it is too small to biopsy they want to repeat…

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