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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for May 2005

CyberKnife. New Hope
If you have been told that you have an inoperable tumor(s), please look into CyberKnife, This new treatment is painless, non-invasive, no side-effects, no frame required radiation surgery that is allowing previously inoperable tumors to be treated. For more info, go to www.cksociety.org. I do not work for CyberKnife or any…
CyberKnife. New Hope
If you have been told that you have an inoperable tumor(s), please look into CyberKnife, This new treatment is painless, non-invasive, no side-effects, no frame required radiation surgery that is allowing previously inoperable tumors to be treated. For more info, go to www.cksociety.org. I do not work for CyberKnife or any…
Dueling Doctors
Here's one for you! This morning I had a radiology test on my ability (or inability) to swallow after 8 weeks since the end of my radiation. As it turns out, the upper sphincter in my esophogus is closed off and won't allow anything to pass. I was given one teaspoon of berium and told they "didn't need to see any more". It…
Others with Parotid tumor and cancer
If you or someone close is dealing with Parotid tumors or cancer, you might like to visit a community of others in the same situation. The site "Parotid Hope" (www.parotidhope.com) has user forums and chat rooms where you can share, learn and connect. Hope this helps.
My Uncle
My uncle battled throat cancer about seven years ago. He was fine until about four months ago. He started with a hoarse voice, so he headed to the doctors. It seems that his cancer is back and worse then ever. He is being moved to a hospice and is not expected to come out. I am very depressed about this whole situation. I…
Showwing Support
I just wanted to let everyone know I found an ebay store that sells awareness products for all types of cancers. I have bought their window decals and mailing labels for melenoma and was very pleased. The site address is http://www.ebaystores.com/idc-design?refid=store If anyone knows of any other souces please let me…
caring for mom 82 yrs of age
Mom has been diagnosed with scc on the base tongue and in lymph node. She is elderly and frail. She is about to go through radiation. Need help on how to help her get through this. Any advise most appreciated. Help!
Thyroid damage from radiation treatment
I am recovering from radition treatments to the throat and neck area. My Doctor now tells me that I have some throid damage from the treatment and my thyroid is only functioning at about 70%. Has anyone else expierienced this and what can I expect.
excessive phlegm production five years past radiation
am writing this for my 79 year old father because he has a hernia and cannot sit for long. He had radiation which successfully stopped (inadequate word, I know) his throat cancer in 2000. Immediately after the radiation, his body started producing excessive amounts of mucus, which, along with the scarring (affecting the…
excessive phlegm production five years past radiation
am writing this for my 79 year old father because he has a hernia and cannot sit for long. He had radiation which successfully stopped (inadequate word, I know) his throat cancer in 2000. Immediately after the radiation, his body started producing excessive amounts of mucus, which, along with the scarring (affecting the…
mouth ulcers away!
I finally found something for my dad's ulcers (esophageal cancer). It is A little known old medicine that is available over the counter at some pharmacies called Debacterol. It is marked for canker sores but it worked terrific on dad's oral sores. It comes in a real simple prefilled Qtip applicator. Anybody could do it. I…
my boyfriend needs help
My boyfriend has been dealing with his cancer very well. He eats, and takes care of himself and thankfully he hasn't been getting too sick anymore. He doesn't want me to tell people this, because he doens't want people to know of his problems. But as a cancer patient, he is alwaysa t the doctor. he has no time for a job,…
Eating Suggestions Booklet to help others
I am interested in writing a small booklet to distribute to head and neck cancer patients, survivors and for those with special eating situations....which would entail words of encouragement, recipes, and ideas for new head and neck cancer patients in the area. Being a head and neck survivor, I know the challenges we all…

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