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Mask Question
I know I've read that a lot of you couldn't wait to get rid of the mask as a reminder..but I have been trying to explain to my neice what one looks like, did any of you take a picture or have a picture I can share with her. Thanks, Linda
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Squamous
Hi everyone This message board has really been a blessing to me. I have sat in front of my lap top for hours reading and learning a lot about what I can expect. I am 48 yr old married male I am 5' 9" and weigh 165 lbs. I was diagnosed with squamous cell on 6/20/11. The cancer was on my left lymph-node. The doc said it was…
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Another Platelet Question
Last month before my infusion day, my bllod work showed my platelets @ 115 , today they are @ 83, so the onco nurse doesn't think I'll have my 3rd infusion ( was supposed to be final all day infusion session) next monday. Has any one here experienced low platelet counts that slowed your treatments? Thanks, Linda
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Movie: 50/50
Anybody have thoughts on the new movie just released based on a true cancer story? I saw the cast (including the patient/writer) on Anderson. He described it as a comedy, yet poignant. Not sure we're gonna see it cause there's not much funny about cancer right now in our lives. Just curious if you guys have seen it or what…
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Superthread discussion.
An explaination: If there are no posts to it, I can easily bump it by posting to it and editing my own post. If you post to it, I cannot do that. This thread takes me A LOT of time to maintain and honestly, I am thinking about not doing it anymore. I'm not getting pissy, it's just a lot of maintenance and when some one…
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Hands shaking
Hi, Has anyone experienced hands shaking and body twitching (only when he is sleeping the body twitching) Currently receiving carboplatin 5fu decadron rengal and zofran for tonsil and lymph cancer This is the second round Chemo Thanks for your help Michelle
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handling depression
I am 84 treated twice for neck cancer, radiation 7 years ago, thought done, last year had to have radiacal surgery, this not speaking is driving me nuts, can use EL but is not loud enough in social settings or restaurants and feel left out, sometimes just have kind of panic attacks feel cannot breath well and get very…
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surgery vs. radiation and chemo
i took aggressive surgical treatment 61/2 trs ago. would like to discuss results for people with a choice.. George
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Got my treatment plan today, salivary function gone forever?
Brief history, lymph under my L jaw swollen in J/Aug, FNAB confirmed squamous cell and I got the call Sept2/11 from my ENT, I'll never forget that phone call. Last Thurs Sept 22/11, I had a L tonsillectomy, multiple endoscopies, and a PEG inserted. No primary could be found while I was under, L tonsil sent to pathology. I…
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HNC SUPERTHREAD. Excellent for people new to CSN. Answers to FAQ. Please do not bump or post to t
**THIS THREAD IS UPDATED AT LEAST EVERY SUNDAY. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP IT ON THE FIRST PAGE. THANK YOU FOR NOT POSTING TO IT** HNC Superthread. A COLLECTION OF HELPFUL LINKS ONLY. Help for some Frequently Asked Questions. Head and Neck Superthread. ***PLEASE DO NOT POST OR ADD TO THIS THREAD**** There is a separate thread for…
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2 months post radiation
and now it seems like my husband's voice is going away. It was fine during radiation, got a little gravely at the very end of radiation, and it just gets worse and worse every day. Is that common? Another question: He has this "tingling" sensation on the skin of his forearms and up his shoulders and on his scalp. He says…
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Post-treatment follow-up question
My husband has SCC T4, had neck dissection in mid April, radiation through most June & July (seven weeks.) He's still "recovering," but here's my question: He is followed only by ENT. The radiation Onc. released him to her, saying she could better follow his care, because she has equip. to scope throat, etc. Okay, that…
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On Edge
My husband is very tense these days. The littlest things are aggravating him. It started about 2-3 days after he got the all clear. I guess everything is finally catching up to him. I told him to go to his GP and see what they can give him. He is no fun right now.
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Tooth Extractions
Can someone offer either info or advice on this topic? I went to the dentist with a toothache and he advised that I had decay in two teeth and they could not be saved. They are in the back so I wasn't too upset. Also, the oncologist had told me more than once to expect problems with my teeth because of the radiation. So…
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I Hate It When Doctors......
I haven't seen this addressed before, but I have seen a couple of posts with outrageous behavior by doctors. So let's start a list to see what we have seen and/or heard from doctors, nurses, technicians, etc. I hate it when doctors/nurses, etc.: 1) Don't talk to you directly but talk to your caregiver (or driver) like…
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7 weeks of treatment - done!
My husband just finished his 7 weeks of chemo. rads (1 cisplatin, 3 carboplatin) 2 days ago! I thought he did really well through treatment and his throat did not start to hurt until this last week or so. He is still eating a very small amount of food by mouth (banana's, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, cinnamon waffles with…
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Real Estate vs Cancer
Real Estate = Location, location, location Cancer = Attitude, Attitude, Attitude Don't let the SOB beat you down.
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Flu shot reminder
During the 2009 H1N1 pandemic I was just finishing radiation and was terrified of catching the flu. Flu shots were in short supply for the H1N1 virus and you had to stand in line for hours to get a shot on a first come first serve basis. What an irony I thought, the cancer hasn't killed me but this damn flu is going to get…
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flying
I was just wondering if anyone has flown since neck dissection and radiation or has anyone been advised against it? I just found out my sister is moving to washington and being in alabama, I think ill be flying more than i intended. Thanks Angel
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And the scope says - NED!
Jim is now 1.5 years out from diagnosis and 13 months post-treatment. Had a scope done today at his ENT's office with the terrific fancy scope that really gives a great picture for all to see. The doctor said that although the HUGE place where the HUGE tumor was is still pale from healing, the tissue looks normal and…
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biopsy results came back positive for cancer/recurrance
one year out after treatement for tonsil cancer stage 3 with 1 lymph node/ readiation, no chemo, my mom is facing recurrance in her tongue. it is on the side of her tongue not base, hopefully of course since we did not have any scans yet, her last pet scan was a at the beginning of June and it came up clear although she…
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Erbitux vs Cisplatin
I was recently diagnosed with throat cancer that has involved a single lymph node. I had no symptoms except I felt a small lump way up under my jaw bone, it turned out to be larger than I thought at about 3cm but still very difficult to find. That was the lymph node which I had removed. The cancer was very small but it…
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suburn look - any kind of cream I should use?
My skin is starting to feel different on my neck and face so I am sure it's just a matter of days before I look like I'm sunburn? Is there a cream I should use? Oil of Olay? No perfume base cream? Aloe? Any suggestions. I will see the radiation oncologist tomorrow as my scheduled visits are for Thursday, I will ask but…
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chin and neck edema post radiation
My husband looks like he is trying to swallow a grapefruit. Does anyone know how to help the fluid subside?
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Post Radiation
What a great forum. I am BOT cancer 7 days ago today I finished all my treatments and must confess looking to feel better NOW. Well find myself more than a little depressed about my symptoms still very tight throat flem that chokes me at night . Sorry about my whining just wonder if any here can share a bit about the end…
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It has been awhile...
Hi All, I am so sorry for not posting for so long. I do come and read the posts and stay tuned in. I am not sure when the last post was but I do know it was a very dark and difficult time mostly for Ron but also for me and there was a point we did not want to only post negative comments. So here is the update...Ron will be…
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1 year out - light at the end of a long year
Hi, I have not gotten onto this board in such a long time but just wanted to say a quick note. My husband started treatment (35 rounds of rad + chemo)a year ago on 9/28/10 for tonsil SCC. Today driving into work with him, he turned to me and, "I am finally starting to feel better. I can smell again, I can taste again, I…
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Advanced Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Hi All, I've been diagnosed with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer and taking a treatment. My treatment plan is 5 days Chemo / 2 weeks off (1st Cycle) 5 days Chemo / 2 weeks off (2nd Cycle) 6 weeks Radiation with once a week Chemo I've just finished my first round of Chemo, resting for the next one with some side effects like…
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throat cancer
Have not been here for awhile, come and sneak a peek now and than to hope everyone else is doing well. I have a question for anyone having throat cancer and rad to that area. I am about 8 weeks done. I first had chemo and rad for the tumor, as it was actually lung cancer, on my vocal cords. When that was done I had a pet…
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Alternate options of treatmens besides radiation and chemo
I've been diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma, it was on my tonsils and lymph nodes. First I want to say I don't health or dental insurance. It all started in the spring, so I went to the local community college that was offering a free teeth cleaning, and since I haven't had a cleaning in quite some time, I thought I'd…