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Head and Neck Cancer
Archives for September 2005
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MY HUSBAND
Hi, My name is Ferne and my husband was diagnosed with esophagus cancer in March of 2004. He underwent chemo/radiation/surgery and as of now is cancer free. It is so scary worrying that it will show back up somewhere else! He has had some problems with his sugar lately, so we are getting that checked out. It is so hard to…
Dental work post nasopharyngeal treatment
Has anyone had a tooth extraction post nasopharyngeal cancer treatment? What can I expect? I had a bad toothache. My regular dentist is on vacation, so I was treated by his associate, a dentist with limited experience. He started a root canal, then realized that I wouldn't have enough tooth left to do a cap. I was then…
Not sure if my dad has EC - help
My father has been having trouble with swallowing, specifically meat, for a while now, probably close to a year. He is a heavy smoker and drinker, which I have read is a major contributer to this type of cancer, for obvious reasons. He does not take care of himself, never goes to the doctor. I know what the symptoms are,…
Mouth Cancer Questions
I am new to the group and have lots of questions about recovery after radiation. It's only been 3 weeks since my radiation has ended and I had hoped to feel a lot better then this by now. Maybe I'm in for a big surprise. Anyone else out there that has had 7 weeks of radiation to the face and neck that could answer some of…
Esthesioneuroblastoma small cell
My wife was recently diagnosed with small cell neuroendocrine tumor and since it originated in the nasal cavity, the pathalogist believes it to be Esthesioneuroblastoma. Her cancer has also spread to the bone and she has recently finished her first series of chemo with Cisplatin and VP-16. She will have her 2nd series in…