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not sure how to help my husband anymore
Day 24 after my husband's chemo/radiation treatment has ended. It seems to me that Kevin is remarkably worse when I am around on the weekends. He thinks that might be because he talks more when I am around, and talking makes this throat hurt which makes him throw up. Twice now today. The morning started positively when our…
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Recurring sore throat
I was diagnosed with a throat cancer (right tonsil) tumor in April. I had three chemo (cysplatin) and 35 rad treatments, the last of which was on July 8th. I had the PEG tube installed and for about six weeks that was my source of nutrition. I had the tube removed about a month ago. I kept up my weight during treatment but…
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where did my voice go?
I finished radiation treatment four days ago. I managed well throughout the treatments - worked daily through week five; have throat pain and pain with swallowing, but ate normal soft foods with Boost as a supplement; burns on skin are not severe. Yesterday, my voice was cracking and this morning, I can only squeak. There…
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What to eat?
I was just diagnosed with throat cancer a week ago. My doctors want me to "bulk up" in anticipation of weight loss. I'm kinda little to begin with. Any suggestions, ideas, or comments on how to gain as much weight as possible in the next couple of weeks?
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Looking for a Glioblastoma grade IV astrocytoma
My husband was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma-grade IV astrocytoma tumor in his brain stem in July 2009. Radiation and chemo has not been sucessful. Looking for other type of treatments that have been successful.
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Ratface and the beef stew that you eat
Hi, My husband has abandoned his feeding tube so preparing food is now kind of a challenge. You have mentioned beef stew on several occasions. Tell me more about your stew. Do you make it from scratch? Am looking for more high protein entree ideas. PK
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Please help?
Hi Guys, I have been diagnosed with T3 N2 base of the tongue cancer and what's worrying me just before i start treatment on 7th November, my lymph node has swelled to 6cm and is now aching mainly at night i take tyronol for it, in a few months and the MRI scan reveals the other side is showing signs of swelling but no…
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Clean Scan
We were given a good report and the DR said my husband did very well during the treatment and she was VERY proud of him. She said treatment was 100% responsive and no tumor or cancer left. So that also means no surgery!!! Whew, now I can breathe. I am so proud of him too. He really pushed himself hard and has already gain…
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Second Time around
First time, 11/3/08; with through surgery; RT x30 and pretty much went back to somewhat routine. Did my montly ENT visits, all was going good until visit on 10/15 which found recurrence. Schedule to go back through, beginnig with surgery on 11/2/09; this time Tx is supposed to be more aggressive to include both RT and…
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calling all picky eaters
OK, this is a question for those who have been out of treatment for some time now. My husband has always been a picky eater. Now he is almost 3 weeks out of radiation/chemo, and I can't get him to try foods again. He can swallow water, pills, and an occasional bit of cream of wheat. Because everything still tastes yucky,…
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Recurrence--Treatment Questions
Dx in 10/08; SCC oral cancer; Surgery 11/3/08 to include wrist flap, temp tube and temp trac; Tx: RT x 30..comp. 1/09. Check up 10/15/09; biopsy SCC recurrence; PET/CT 10/22; Two bright spots, one new: SCC back of palate; 2nd-Right jaw muscle area-believe to be due to nerve invasion not killed by previous RT. Schedule for…
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Will I ever gain any weight???
First a little background. I have squamous cell cancer of the larynx and NSCLC in my left lung. I underwent 35 radiation treatments and 6 cisplatin for the larynx, these treatments ended Aug. 12, 2009. I underwent 4 Stereotactic Radiation treatments for my lung, these ended Sept.28,2009. I had my feeding tube removed on…
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I am scared and very confused please help me
Hello I am new here, I was diagnosed with cancer in my lymph nodes in the right side of my neck in September. I still do not know what the primary is and the stage, because I am allergic to dyes and can not have a CT PET scan. Today finally I have an appointment for a MRI, but am told it is not as good for soft tissue…
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Tonsil Cancer
I have/had cancer in my tonsil and gland on the right side of my neck. It has been 3 weeks since my last radiation and chemo - but my tongue and gums are still burning and causing great discomfort when I try to eat. Tried all the mouthwashes and rinses the doctors have suggested but nothing helps. Anyone have any…
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It's the final countdown... dadada the final countdown...
Hello All, I don't mean to be cheesy, but I could not resist. I have been away from the boards due to this little battle with cancer. I have only 1 chemo and 5 rads left. It really has been quite the little trial that life threw my way. These discussion boards have been a great comfort and source of information. Thanks to…
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PET scan results tomorrow
We get our results tomorrow from my husbands scan to see if all the cancer is gone. I feel pretty confident but and still scared. He is doing great. Eating pretty much anything he wants and is very active. I just want to hear good news so we can move forward and start putting this behind us. I know it will always be a part…
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I can still feel tingling radiation going on 3 weeks post, Is this normal?
Ok, help me out here. It's three weeks post radiation and I'll be sitting watching TV and can feel tingling, radiating for lack of a better word, definately some activity on the side that received tha most radiation. Is this what they mean when they say it keeps on cooking or giving? Doctor said everything looked good, all…
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Receipes on what to eat
I've had Squamous cell on the floor 2005 and tongue 2009, surgury twice and about 30% of my tongue is removed, I now have a peg tube and i'm trying to come up with receipes to eat any suggestions
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Radiation Ulcer
My husband is 6 months out from 37 radiation and 5 chemo treatments for SCC diagnosed in January for tumor on aryepiglottic fold and 2 lymph nodes. Around the 3rd month out of radiation they noticed an ulcer that formed in the left supraglottic region of his throat. The 2 lymph nodes and tumor have completely resolved.…
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severe pain,cannot swallow,bleeding 3 months after radiation, depression--What can I do?
My brother finished chemo and radiation Aug. 5th 2009,almost 3 mos. ago for base of tongue cancer & one neck lymph node. They don't see any cancer. PET scan is Nov. 6th. He is 51 yrs. old. He still has severe throat pain, even with the pain medications. Cannot swallow--They say his windpipe won't close, and he's seeing a…
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Encouraging news!!!
I thought that maybe you all wouldnt mind hearing a little uplifting news. My guy has all of the side effects and more I think. He started week 5 of 6 today, radiation now twice a day since last week, chemo once every week, and hydration 4 hours every day since last week until he is done with treatment on the 30th. Lips…
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Ok, Im gonna say it.......returning to intimate relations
ok, Im soliciting answers from anyone from males with H&N Cancers as well as from their significant others. Do you ever get to really kiss them again? I know everyone is different, but how long is an average time for sex, or is everyone realllllly that different? Does a sex life exist anymore after all this "treatment" has…
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vomiting
OK, here is a question. Have others who have completed chemo/radiation been troubled with vomiting? My husband was hardly queasy through his whole treatment, but here we are 11 days after treatment, and he throws up almost every day sometimes twice a day. He thinks it is coughing related as he is usually ill after…
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confused
my husband's oncologist just referred us to a clinical trial because he has exhausted all possible chemotherapy for his stage 4 squamous cell neck cancer.I believe there is hope out there.Is there someone out there who can verify this for me?I'm really confused and stressed out.
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post treatment lethergy
My husband is 10 days past chemo and radiation treatment for stage 4a base of tongue squamous cell carcinoma. They tell us that we have had it easy symptom-wise, although it has felt very rough going through it all. I can't believe I didn't find this board till after he had finished treatment. I could have sure used a…
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Hydration?
Id ask my guy, but he tried to explain, but since he is very tired and voice hurts, i didnt want to ask many questions. Thats what you all are for right?? :) My guy has completed 4 weeks of radiation with 1 chemo per week. 2 more weeks! he just started radiation twice a day on thursday and started hydration on Wednesday.…
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Long road to recovery
I have been reading the discussion boards and benefit from your comments and experiences during the past 5 months. My husband finished 7 weeks of radiations and chemo at the end of August for his right tonsil cancer. It's been 2 months since his last treatment and he still has bad pain in the back of his throat. He hardly…
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SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA - NECK CANCER - NEWBIE AND NEED SOME CHEMO INSIGHT
Help me! I was going to post this on the caregivers board, but thought this might be a better place to get some input. My husband had his first chemo after being diagnosed with the above, and finally finding the point of origin is where his tonsil used to be. Stage 3, spread to lymph nodes, but not to lungs, etc. OK, for 4…
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acinic cell
My cancer was removed on the 20th of August 2009. The doctor feels confident that it was all removed. I'm still scared and probably will be until my next pet scan.
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What now
hello all, well had an out patient surgery today. They check out my throat and bioposed the 4 cm growthh on the base of my tongue. They also put in a feeding tube. Last week they did a pet scan and the cancer is only in my base of tongue and 4 lymph nodes on the right side of my neck and 1 on my left. No cancer anywhere…