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Functional Neck Dissection, Right side
I just had a Tonsillectomy and a Right Partial Pharyngectomy due to a localized Squamous Cell on right tonsil only. Both MRI and full body PET Scans show no other location. It was termed a very early pick up. No real tumor, just cells causing a thicking of the mucosa. I can not have any more radiation because I recieved…
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Not sure what to do
Not sure where or what to do anymore, Jack has been on hold now for over a month on his treatment, I don;t understand why they are not using conventional drugs, they keep gasping at these trial study, which has som many rules and regulations, Jack gets kicked back, It has been one thing after another to prevent him from…
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tube feeding problems
my dad is on hospice and has had a feeding tube for 6yrs and does bolus feedings. this past week he has started on 20mg morphine q4hrs and now his feeding is not going down it stays in the syringe. just wondering if anyone knows if this is normal and does the feedings just stop going down completely?
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Head and Neck Cancer
Hi all out there: Another update! My husband saw his radiation oncologist on Tues. and everything looked good. He was very pleased. He was even more pleased that he had quit smoking! It was four weeks yesterday for him. Told him he needed to gain weight, but that was part of it. He has his follow-up pet scan scheduled for…
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Cyber-Knife/ LINAC
Has anyone had experience with the Cyber-Knife or LINAC radiation therapy. I have a growing tumor (Medullary Thyroid cancer) between my left eye, sinus cavity and my left ear. Surgery was attempted to remove the tumor but it's proximity to a major carotid artery was too dangerous to remove it. LINAC is the type used at the…
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Hyperbaric oxygen treatments
I finished radiation for laryngeal cancer about 9 weeks ago. I now have real problems with 4 teeth ( I had 3 removed prior to treatment ) For the doctor to be ble to take them out I have to have hyperbaric oxygen treatment, 20 treatments of 2 hours a day prior to extraction nd 10 days after extraction. Has this happenneed…
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Cancer possibly caused from 911...I need information
Hi, My 38 yr old boyfriend was just diagnosed with stage 4a cancer...we are still unsure of the type of cancer, but it was discovered in his lymph nodes in his neck, they believe it's neck cancer right now, his results of the PET scan will be in this week. He was a first responder to 911 and was stationed for a year in NYC…
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Hoping someone can help.
I was diagnosed with Stage IV Squamos Cell Cancer of the tongue and some lymph nodes in January. I had 36 radiation treatments and 2 chemo. On June 10 after a CT scan I was declared cancer free. The problem is, 5 months later I just don't feel good. Constant tiredness, a very sore tongue and occasional nausea. Still have…
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Really Cool Mask
Who said getting cancer wasn't fun! So far I have recieved all these really bizzarre diagnostic tests where they stick this crazy hose up your nose and tell you to say heeeee... while they look around. Another test where they stick a bunch of needles in my neck, ouch that one hurt. Then I get a cool looking "Jack the…
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Will I still lose weight while on a g-tube?
Due to my inability to eat or drink anything, I've been living on IV fluids and am getting a g-tube inserted tomorrow. In the past two weeks alone I've lost 10 lbs. I'm worried about losing weight even with the g-tube... I've heard of people on liquid diets and/or Ensure continuing to lose weight. Too much more weight loss…
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Pennyn14 - Congrats to you and your husband
Hi Penny, I know today was your husbands last radiation treatment and I just wanted to congratulate him. Please let him know that I am doing the "happy dance" for him!! It is such an awesome feeling to know you won't have to go back and can now start recovering from the radiation. I'm starting to feel a little better each…
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head and neck radiation therapy. options?
Hello Cancer Fighters/survivors, I just met with my radiation oncologist today and got some disturbing news, maybe I am over reacting. She told me that I would be recieving radiation on both sides of my neck and subsequently would no longer have any salivary glands left because the radiation would make them useless due to…
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Advice
How do they put in a feeding tube? Is having it in painful and what do you do for the pain?
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Son just diagnosed
My 37 year old son has just been diagnosed last week with throat cancer. He suffered a severe brain injury about 5 years ago and has some brain damage and I don't think he realizes how serious this is. I'm a nervous wreck because we don't know what to expect. Does the radiation make you feel sick? Does it hurt? Do you have…
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Feeding tube causes intense pain every time I swallow
I have a feeding tube down my nose/throat, and I get a sharp, stab like pain every single time I swallow. Is this normal? I'm not back in the hospital till Monday, and I'll be asking for them to please give me a g-tube because this is ridiculous. I can't sleep. This is my second night with the tube in. Is it normal for it…
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Well we start a new trial study
Well it has been a year since Jack was Dx with stage 4 head and neck cancer, and almost to the day we are starting a new trial study, He has been on so many chemo treatments, all the conviental chemo is not working he did 33 days of radiation , The orginal tumor went away, but now it has spread to the other side of his…
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Last day was a very tearful one!!
H Everyone, WOOHOO!! I'm finally done, had my last chemo last week and my last radiation treatment today. I just wanted to tell everyone of the wonderful experience I had after finishing today. My husband drove me to the cancer center and was waiting in the lobby for me. When I came out into the lobby two of my sisters…
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cysplatin vs erbutux
Hello All, I have an appointment with the oncologist and radiologist for treatment for tonsil cancer. What is the criteria that the docs use to determine if the patient gets erbbitux or cysplatin? What is the difference? Side effects? Alex.
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ENT today and very terrified
I wrote 2 weeks ago re my throat problems and finally the day for the ent has arrived. I leave in an hour. I am literally shaking. I tried to get in alittle earlier in the month but wasn't able to see the best dr in our area until today. I am convinced that it is going to be cancer. I'm not sure all my reading has done as…
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Hypothyroidism
I had heard that patients having had neck radiation often experience a decline in Thyroid production due to the toll that it takes on the Thyroid gland. I had also heard that typically that does not occur until 4 or 5 years post treatments. I am not quite 2 years and my annual bloodwork this week indicates Hypothyroid…
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CANCER DE LENGUA
Hola a todos buenas tardes, me llaman José María. Por suerte o por desgracia soy nuevo en este foro, más bien creo que por desgracia, ya que todo me empezó con una pequeña llaga en la lengua, a la que no hice mucho caso, tomo pastillas para las aftas''y `` creí que mejoraba, pero pasaron 3 o 4 meses y ya no podía comer…
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post neck disection/tonsilectomy
Hello Everybody, I hope everyone is doing okay with this pain in the butt cancer. Man, it can wear you down. It has been a while since my last post. I was dagnosed in early July with the dreaded SCC in my throat. I too was angry, scared, anxious... all the dreary falable emotions. I was particularly, over anxious about the…
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New to this board
I guess I qualify as a cancer survivor: I survived the treatment, anyway, and thus far things look good. I was diagnosed with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil (HPV-related) in June 2008 with one lymph node involved. Did six weeks of radiation and Cisplatin at Johns Hopkins, completing treatment Oct. 5.…
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Fungus infection?
My husband is currently undergoing chemo and radiation treatments. He is an inpatient for 5 days and out for 9. Anyway I just spoke with him on the phone and he said that he has a fungus infection in his mouth. Has anyone else ever experienced this???
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Skin problems
Can anyone tell me if they have had skin problems since being treated with radiation and also chem.? My last treatments were in February of 2007. I have problems with my skin easily bruising and tearing. Just a slight rub on something causes blood to collect under my skin and make a purplish spot on my skin. This is on my…
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lotions for skin burns
My husband starts his first of 35 radiation treatments today...should he be putting lotion on before he gets any kinds of burns on his neck or only after any irritation occurs? What lotions/medications have you been prescribed for the radiation burns? Thanks.
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Husband Just Diagnosed
My husband was just diagnosed with hypopharyngeal cancer with spread to lymph nodes. I am so scared, and he is very stoic. He will have 6 treatments (1 per week) of chemo, and then several weeks of daily radiation with a few more chemos thrown in for good measure. The doc says their protocol has 80-85% cure rate, which is…
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Husband Just Diagnosed - UPDATE
My husband was just diagnosed with hypopharyngeal cancer with spread to lymph nodes. I am so scared, and he is very stoic. He will have 6 treatments (1 per week) of chemo, and then several weeks of daily radiation with a few more chemos thrown in for good measure. The doc says their protocol has 80-85% cure rate, which is…
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newbie member
Got my custom made mask today, so I guess I am now truly a member of the club. I begin chemo and radiation on 8/24, but have refused the peg tube for now. Drinking Ensure 2-3X a day,and have gained 6 pounds! Whoo hoo! Am up to a whopping 139lbs at 5'9". Praying I can swallow - for a few weeks anyway. Thanks for all of your…
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ROLL CALL RESPONSES
Thank you to all that responded. Jkino bay had reported that MOM674 was briefly on the board, but she fought hard and had a tough run. Unfortunately, she did not make it and passed away in December. May she rest in peace. Hunpot did not check back in, but hope she is doing well after her mom passed away in August 2008. My…