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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for July 2006

Problems from radiation
I had a cancerous parotid tumor removed in Dec. 2003, and radiation in 2004. This left me unable to hear from one ear, and this same ear also drains continually. I have had a tube inserted -- another hole opened by itself in the eardrum. I had my mastoid cleaned out -- no help. I think they are pulling at straws, but now…
Should I or shouldn't I?
In regard to my message entitled Neck Dissection, is there anyone that has had this situation and chose not to have the dissection? I'm wondering if there's any alternatives. This dissection stuff is pretty extreme.
Neck dissection
I was diagnosed with cancer in the right side of my neck in November 2005. They removed it and I had radiation and chemo finishing in March 2006. I've also had teeth pulled and a peg tube put in, which is good because I haven't been able to swallow anything but water since before March. I had a PetCt scan which showed…
sucess with stints?
Can anyone give feedback on the success of having a stint inserted to aid eating, swallowing, and general comfort? Also, any comments on stint as it relates to inhibiting or affecting tumor growth? Thanks
my mom was told she has throat cancer! please please help me! )=
We were just informed that my mom has a massive tumor on her vocal cord, we are still pending the biopsy. shes doesnt have insurance! we are in CA if you have any info please inform me! Im so very scared!!
Looking for Non Conventional Peg Tube Formula
Hi everyone, I don't swallow because of a constricted esophagus as a result of radiation for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck with an unknown primary (means I had a lump on my neck, but the source of the cancer was never found). Consequently I was treated with the largest amount of radiation allowed. I was 49…
Itchiness
I do not know if I am dreaming but has anyone heard of itchiness being indicative of cancer recurrance. I swear I heard or read this somewhere. Thanks! Carpe
Skin Grafting
I am trying to get a skin graft on my face to heal. My doctor says it either heals or doesn't. He wont say what would happen it if didn't heal. I look at it twice a day and almost become sick. Currently I am using steri strips. Anyone with any skin graft that can give me support with this I would love to talk to. Have a…
Hemiglossectomy
I had a hemiglossectomy in February of 2004 which took away nearly half of my tongue and part of the back of my throat. The first cancer surgery was in 1983. I have had several smaller tongue surgeries until the massive Hemiglossectomy. My problems are I cannot swallow, am on a feeding tube for all my food and speech is…

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