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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Magic Mouth Wash Recipe
Just had my esophagus enlarged from 11mm to 15mm. My gastro guy gave me a prescrition for MMW and also gave me a printed sheet with the ingredients for 100CC. I'm sure this brew varies but it sure does help! 40CC Nystatin 34CC Benadryl Elix 10CC Xylocane 10CC EES 400MG/5CC 6CC Cherry Syrup 1TSP Swish and Swallow
Day 12 down and questions about throat pain meds
Hi all, Day twelve (out of forty) done today. So far hubby is maintaining weight. Managed to put on a few prior to RADs and the first two weeks. He is holding at 210 or so. So far, he can still eat, but taste is going quickly. Funny, but he is watching those cooking shows that some of you mentioned that you did. He has…
Loss of Voice
My husband has almost completely lost his voice-he is 1 week post-treatment. Is this normal? If yes, how long did it take to get your voice back?
Possible cause of the "crazy head pain"
Hey everyone! We went to a neurologist today and he thinks that the head pain is due to a jawbone infection! Tomorrow off to the dental clinic at the cancer treatment hospital to see what can be done. This just gets "worser and worser!" Anyone been through this?? Thanks for reading!! Lori
Airline Travel & Ensure - The answer ie YES
Before I go off hunting the airline & home land security rules, I thought I'd ask the experts. I have a trip planned next month to the west coast and will need to have my meds (Ensure) with me. Will they let me through security with 2 or 3 bottles? Thanks for your responses. Ed Don't know how to delete, so this from…
Fullness & Bloating with a PEG
My father has a PEG. He doesn't want to have the formula feeding because he says he feels very bloated and full. Why does he feels full and bloated when we know he doesn't have anything in his stomach?
Finz2lft - Port Installed
Posted this for you Finz.... I have squmous cell cancer of left cervical node with occult primary tumor. The Radiologist thinks he knows where the primary is and has ordered another biopsy of tounge and nose area. I have my port installed tomorrow morning. Does that hurt,they have not told ne much. Then PEG, then Dentist,…
Thrush x 3
I'm on my third case of Thrush. 1st time was after tonsillectomy and I used Difluken. 2nd time was during rad treatment and I used Nysatin. Both worked. 2 months post-treatment now and just got my 3rd case. I'm using Nysatin again and it's working. Avoiding Diflukin due to its effects on liver. Just wanted to know if…
Good Report
Hi All, Went for my biopsies yesterday and the ENT said nothing was there. He did take samples though and I will get it on paper in the next few days. Good Stuff!!!! Best to all, Steve
Blood counts in
Hi all: Hubby got results of blood work from GP yesterday and thyroid seems to be fine. His number for red blood cell count were: rbc 3.23; hemocrit - 26.3; and hemoglobin was 7.8. They told him to check with the oncologist which he has an appointment for Thurs. with him anyway and possibly the gastroenterologist; but he's…
Can't get comfortable!
Anyone have trouble getting comfortable during treatment. It seems like no matter what I do I can't get comfortable. Also, having trouble sleeping. Only sleep 2-3 hours at a time! :) "All we can do is put it GODS hands" Charles
acceptence & what next?
This is my second attempt @ the posting as advised by "scam"? Thanks. I just need to vent a bit. I did not think I saw this all coming, or the events ahead. It seems that everything moves so quickly, overwhelmingly fast. I suppose that is a good thing. I have had the neck dissection. the tonsillectomy. now waiting for some…
anemic post radiation treatment
Hi all again; basketcase wife here! I had posted a lengthy possible update about thryoid problems but haven't heard anything yet. Anyway hubby went to GP today for blood tests as he's had headaches, excessive tiredness, etc. etc. He has appts. with onc. and rad onc. this week anyway. Anyhow GP told him he thought it was…
neck swelling
I have had radiation, and chemo as of January of this year, I have a trach, which I hope will be removed next week or soon, this is not what I expected, my chin, jaw and throat are swollen, what is causing all this swelling, I tried massaging, and the doctors tell me it may or may not go down, what kind of wild quess is…
Crazy head pain
Hi Everyone! Just wondering if any of you who have had neck dissections and radiation have suffered with severe head pain? My husband Herb has officially been "cleared" of cancer for now, but this head pain has popped up aprox. 3 weeks ago. He can only sit up for 10-15 minutes and then has to go lay down because of the…
throat stretching
Hi everyone Im Jerry In Looking for some help I had Stage III Base of the Tongue Cancer and underwent Chemo in May of 2009. Then chemo Radiation in Sept. I had peg installed last 2 weeks of radiation Nov lost 70 lbs. But thank god all cancer gone I had to wait until April this year to get my teeth (I had to get them…
Morphine
My husband's radiologist prescribed it, the bottle is sitting in our medicine cabinet. My husband is hesitant to take it-but his throat and tongue are really hurting him today (3 days post-treatment.)Just wondering if anyone has taken it and how it affected you. Thanks.
Starting Treatment Tomorrow
Hi I'm new here and just been diagnosed with Stage IV BOT SCC. Am scheduled to begin Chemo/IMRT on June 15. Two weeks ago had a neck dissection to remove a few lymph nodes on the left side of my neck, it was then they determined the cancer is originating at BOT. I'm from Chicago originally, but have lived in SE Asia for…
Phlem
I know...I don't like that word.lol! But does anyone get a lot of phlem through the night? At the back of the throat? I have to get up to cough it out. It is annoying! Cindy
Custard is my new favorite-just sharing!
I just tried custard and am so pleased!! It has that prized "slips painlessly down the throat" texture. I am buying kozy shak flan, but I used to make custard a million years ago..and will try homemade..so nice something that tastes good!! Stacey
Psychologically shifting from strong to powerless??
What kind of experiences are out there regarding having a good mastery of life, successfully self employeed, good family relationships, healthy personal self care (healthy body weight, good eating habits, physically healthy), strong self perception, and enjoying life; and having that turn around to being surgically beat…
anaplastic astrocytoma
why is it no one can give you any specific's on this tumor?
Has anyone heard from KristynRuth?
I was wondering how she was doing. Kristyn, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stacey
When To Get The First PS/CT
As a number in our family are dealing with this issue, or have of recent, I would like to have a thread which only addresses this issue. For me, it was 2 1/2-months, and the results were "something might have shown" under my tongue. My ENT was so concerned about it that he scheduled my next PS/CT for 8-months later! Yeah,…
Possible Underactive Thyroid Update
Hi all again: Just wanted to update what's been going on since I posted last. Hubby worked 1-10 on Wed and then had to turn around and work 8-4 on Thurs. Obviously very tired but he made it. Went in at 9 this morning was supposed to work 9-4:30 but came home about 10:20 as he had a headache and got dizzy after pushing…
Esophageal Stricture from Radiation
I'm 3 months post last radiation & Erbitux treatment for throat cancer, tongue and larynx and 3 swollen lymph nodes. Pet scan came back negative last week so that's a real positive. My problem is that I haven't been able to eat anything, even soft foods like oatmeal or mashed potatoes for the past six weeks. A swallow…
moving on without cancer
Hi everyone I hope all is well my son is grauduating from high school and im here to see it ! im very gratefull to god for granting me mercey and grace and sparing my life for me to beat the beast cancer has came and took so much from me but I will not give it my spirit and soul I fought to hard for that im in the presence…
alive and kicking with question concerning speech
greetings all. so happy to have found this board a few weeks ago, truly a wealth of support and information. a brief history / details: 48 year old male diagnosed with scc tonsil in mid feb 2010. (heart attack dec 26, 2009) made it through 4 chemo treatments, my 35th and last radiation treatment is tomorrow!!! i swear i…
Husband finished treatment today-woohoo!
My husband just finished up with 7 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation today. I can't tell you how much lighter I feel. He is relieved to be done with the treatment; but he did take his mask home. Now to focus on getting stronger without his body getting battered everyday. I just want to thank everyone on this board for…
Where in the World Are You ~ Locations of Residence
Just an idea mind you, but perhaps there would be interest in starting this topic of locations. Letting everyone know where you are located. Maybe even getting together for a lunch or even sitting in on a treatment for support if desired.... I know that Hondo and I have met and had dinner as I have with Illoozions whom…

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