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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for July 2010

Mickey Had Surgery...
Mickey had his surgery on Tuesday, results not good according to the Dr's. They said the SCC was involved on the Carotid Artery, they removed all they could and also said it had spread to muscle and shoulder, but it was micrscoptic cells. They actually used a number like 3 months, 6 months, 9 months !!! That was Tuesday,…
Suction Aspirator for Mucous
My Doctor has suggested that I rent or purchase a Suction Aspirator for controlling the mucous/saliva that may build up in my throat. Does anyone have any experience or advice in regards to using an Aspirator. I have been told that it just makes it easier to get rid of excess mucous, and therfore easier to sleep. Thank…
Hate having to ask a question so soon...
Mark finished treatment on Tuesday. In his appointment on Monday with the oncologist I heard him talk about "starburst" pain in his neck and ear (the side of the now removed tonsil, tumor, lymph nodes and neck muscle). He said is was like a flash, and started in a specific spot and shot out like a starburst. Today (Friday)…
depression
i am crying all the time and dont want of get out of bed anymore. i am cancer free, but i just pace around the house. i used to love to cook and that is not interesting anymore. i am afraid to go out in the heat because of sweating. i watch other people mow and cry that i cant do it. i am a man and am used to being strong
choking alot lately
Hi all ive been kinda choking off of liquids I drink lately it seems a though im not controlling that part of how im swallowing as anyone else had this issue ?
Life After Complete Removal of the Tongue
Our daughter was initially diagnosed with Stage II tongue cancer after a biopsy, and a CT scan on June 17th. Yesterday she met with the tumor board to determine a course of treatment. They informed her that the cancer had grown to stage 4 and also infected the nodes on both sides of her neck. The treatment they proposed…
stage four small cell squermous cell cancer
My name is Tina.My husband was given the news on his 38th birthday that he had squermous cell head and neck cancer, stage four .They treated him with cisplatin chemo every friday for six weeks and with 30min of radiation every day for six weeks.He was put in the hospital several times during treatment and ended up with a…
DAD 5 weeks out of treatment for tongue cancer-earpain
hello again, i would absolutely be lost without this website... my father finished treatment for stage 4 tongue cancer about 5weeks ago.. he looks great but the last few days he just wants to sleep.. there are days where he is out cutting grass and cutting weeds! God bless him... his first PET scan is august 11.. is it…
Just getting started
Hi, my dad was diagnosed in mid june with SCC in his larynx. He is stage IVA. He is going to have 35 rads and 3 rounds chemo. He was set to start treatment a couple of weeks ago but went to his dentist and was told he should have all 25 of his teeth extracted. It was a huge shock but after hearing what the alternative…
Here I go again
Second recurrence. ENT told me my byopsy came back positive. Small spot, soft pallet. I thought I had it licked in November 2008; surgery, flap, skin graph, 30 days rads. It came back in Oct 2009; Surgery in November; flap, skin graph...Flap problems two more surgeries in December...flap won't take because of previous…
Pain Management after Chemotherapy
Brand new to this discussion board, my boyfriend Joe has recently been diagnosed with stage IV Tonsil Cancer. He has just completed his 2nd treatment of induction chemotherapy of Cisplatain, Taxatore & 5FU. Both times after treatment ended (4 days later because of the 5FU taking 92 hours) he is in agony at the tumor site.…
Brochure created for Head and Neck Cancer by Eagle Project
Here is the link to the brochure that I created for my Eagle Project. It is a list of foods and comfort items that other cancer patients have found helpful in their treatment. http://bit.ly/9L8Zei John
caregivers site
Hi all, I had thought in one of the discussion boards there was a site for caregivers. Can someone point me in the right direction? My fiance could use a site to see he is not alone and be able to share his views. Thank you Debbie
New member Husband has stage 4 pyriform sinus ca. in the epic study at U of C-besides Fire 34 are th
My husband was diagnoised with advanced pyriform/hypopharangeal HNSCC with mets to the lymph nodes. He's a T4N3MO. The epic study is being conducted to test the efficacy of erbitux with other chemo drugs. He started with chemotherapy in the fall of 09 and started chemoradiation in Jan. He completed his RX in Feb. He had 2…
Cardiovascular calcification after radiation
MY BFF PEGGY IS IN THE HOSPITAL RIGHT NOW. SHE WAS ADMITTED WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE ON SUNDAY. ON TUESDAY THEY WERE GOING TO DO OPEN HEART SURGERY. SHE HAD HODGKIN'S DISEASE WHILE WE WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL, SHE IS NOW 56 YEARS OLD. THEY HAD TO CANCEL THE SURGERY BECAUSE RIGHT B4 THEY DID A CAT SCAN AND FOUND…
Blood Tests - any extras to ask for ??
Hi Guys, I wanted to check if there are any additional blood tests I should request as I am going to see Chem Ali next week and will have blood taken. I gather the usual test will cover: RBC Hemoglobin Hematocrit wbc Neutrophil Eosinophils Basophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Platelet Count I might ask for another HPV while…
ROLL CALL ENROLLMENT OR SIGNING BACK IN.
Roll call was established a couple of years ago so individuals can briefly view the status of all those who were treated for head and neck cancer. As a newbie, you may also find individuals who have a similar illness and direct questions by a private message available on this forum. If you are enrolling for the first time,…
ROLL CALL INDIVIDUAL STATUS/UPDATE July 2010
First, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to CatyA88 for the passing of her loved one Tim. May she find peace as she cope with her loss during the difficult days to follow. God Bless. Thank you all for participating. I do wish you will continue to be present. The below is an update on our Roll Call. We started this…
Missing U Sweet!
Please message or answer post Sweet. You have been on my mind, and in my prayers. Hoping you won the lottery, and are taking a much needed vacation from the madness! ;) Love Patty
GRAVEY UPDATE GOOD NEWS :)
Hey everyone, I have been reading some posts and it's good to see a positive swing for some of you, some finished with their treatments and now have had some recoup time. You who are still struggling, look too these vets for help, you have a well of knowledge here that you cant get anywhere else, even from a doctor. Yes,…
It is gone
In March I was diagonosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharyrnx. Looking up that cancer online the only thing I could find was prognosis was dismal. Never believe what you read. I went through 35 radiation treatments and 3 cistiplatin treatments. Today the doctor shoved that lovely device down my nose and said…
Larynx Radiation - BIG Lump Sensation
Greetings... I am a 39 y/o male and I was diagnosed with very early Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer recently. I've never smoked, and do not drink... so everyone was shocked that my simple vocal "polyp" turned out to be cancerous. I'm thinking it may be due to Reflux, which I've always had, but my ENT thinks it's more likely due…
CSN ~ Better than Morning Coffee
Good Morning Brothers & Sisters....fellow Warriors Sometimes hitting up CSN first thing in the morning is better (or at least as good) as my morning cup of coffee. Reading all of these positive posts this morning is especially uplifting. Also getting a call from another survivor (Charles - Irish) yesterday evening was good…
Operation on 26th July/Scared now
Sorry, i was meaning to put this in my original thread, instead of starting a new one,but cannot not find it. Only a few more days before my op,and i am stressing with fear that i may die on the table. I was told by the doctors that the tumor under my tongue is about 4cm long and stage 2 So what does stage 2 mean?? good -…
Great Day!
My day started out with a more than normal amount of hairballage. Proceeded to rain like crazy and got soaked going to my office. When I went to ENT's office, first thing he does is give me one of his dumb jokes (he's the guy who came in the morning of my surgery and said "I would feel great today if I could just get rid…
Diagnosed 3 weeks ago with Oral Cancer
Not sure if this is the right place to be. but don't know where else to vent. It's on my toung they say it is malignant. I'm 58 years old, live in Canada. I'm scared They say they are going to cut part of my toung off . wow thats got me very worried. I'm feeling low , have no energy , the doctor isin't talking .
six month check up no sign of cancer
Hi I hope all is well with everyone I went to the check up he seen no cancer when he used the endospoe seriously I said sir just give me the numbing spary youre gonna spary in my nose and let me apply it myself he laughed but i was dead serious he also told me im not out the woods yet and the first two years are the…
2nd round of erbitux and taxotere
Hi all: Basketcase wife checking in. Charlie had his second of seven treatments of erbitux and taxotere today. It went well. Doc. said his blood work looked pretty darn good. Checked with gastro on way out as his appetite is not great right now and he gave him another prescription of something to take witht he nexium.…
Fini
Mark is done with treatment. Anxious relief.
Greg - Debbie - PEG with Extra "Tissue" Sticking Out
Remember you two had similar issue, some sort of tissue or growth coming out of stomach area at PEG tube. Saw my doc today, who said it is (something I don't remember) "mucosa". Said this happens sometimes, and is not a concern. He said when I get my PEG removed (next week), it should go away, if not, they'll cauterize it.

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