Head and Neck Cancer
Discussion List
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bubbling liquid in throat after radiation, help!
Last week my husband completed his radiation for cancer of the larynx. The last two and a half weeks he had radiation twice a day. Along with the thick mucas, he is having difficulty with 'bubbling' in his throat. He says it's like someone poured peroxide down there. He can actually feel the sides of his throat bubbling.…
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Halter Monitor
Has anyone that has had head and neck cancer had a halter monitor done? I have experienced four episodes of blacking out since I found out that I had cancer and yesterday the doctor told me that he wanted to do a halter monitor test on me so I am curious if anyone else with the same type of cancer as me has had this done…
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nasopharyngeal cancer treatment complications
Hi, My dad had developed and been treated for nasopharyngeal cancer in 1994 which resurfaced in 1997 and has been successfully treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. From the treatments that he had received he developed some tissue scarring in the nose which he has to clean everyday. It seems to be a mixture of…
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Extreme congestion
I had a total larngectomy about a year ago. I have had the typical runny nose but as of late the congestion has become severe. Major headache and really stuffy. I've been using OTC congestion meds. No relief. Anyone have something they have found that works?
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eustachian tube repair after rad. trt.
Has anyone had, or heard about repair of the eustachian tube(s) after radiation treatment? Still with fluid filled ears 2 years out of treatment. Also, a neck that is becoming "wooden" to the touch. Thanks for any advice.
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Nasopharynx Cancer
My father-in-law was diagnosed w/this cancer. He is currently undergoing chemo therapy treatments for the next 3 months. I am wondering if there are any precautions that should be taken while cleaning up after him? I have "heard" that many chemo patients are advised to not sleep next to their spouse until treatments are…