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PEG (feeding tube) stirring inside of the stomach
Hi everyone. I have a feeding tube and today it making me feel uncomfortable (inside the stomach). I ate soupy noodle then felt a little quiesy but did not throw up. The balloon or inside part of the feeding tube in the stomach has been turning, poking, throbbing...lots of movements. Felt like the stomach is trying to…
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Oregano Oil
Hi Guys , I know I don't post much anymore but I still come here often to see how everyone is doing and see if there is anything I can add to help some of the new comers . I am feeling great just only bothered with dry mouth and throat and not much taste . Still having to fight to not lose anymore weight . My question is :…
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thick mucous
OK, it has been over 2 years since Jim's treatment ended and he still has thick sticky mucous which is worse at night. This causes him to choke when he takes pills or tries to eat anything. The thing that cuts it best is Gatoraid but he has to use it all day and half the night. Is this something others are going through…
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swollen larynx 4months
I finished chemo/rad in August. Clean scan in November. I've gone to my ENT every couple of weeks hoping it will be the day he'll take out my trache. Everytime he says my larynx is so swollen it is almost unrecognizable, It's been 4 months and still swollen. The vocal cords are paralyzed too. He says there is nothing we…
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Post Radiation Question
My husband finished his radiation treatments for throat cancer on 12/24/13 (yay!) and we were advised it would get worse before it gets better. However, I think we were both hopeful that we would see a little improvement 10 days post radiation. I know that everyone is different, but those of you that have been through…
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my latest updates
Update on my fight: Last week through a series of scans, it appears that cancer has spread into my liver and to my rib and hip bones. I’m am currently receiving radiation for my ribs & hip. We will look at our options for the liver tumor (4.5 cm in size). My oncologist says that it is critical that we get the liver tumor…
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Patulous Eustachian Tube
Have any of you had radiation to the head which cause Patulous Eustachian Tube. That's where the "E" tube does not close and you can hear yourself talk, breath, etc.
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Jeff Gordon Test Drive ~ Pepsi One
OK... With the New Year comes time to get the blood pumping, and funny bone tuned up... Jeff Gordon Test Drive This got a little chuckle from me..., kinda thinking of Phrannie taking Matt for a test drive, LOL... ~JG
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Happy New Year - Just checking in to say hello :)
Hello Dear Old Friends... (ok, not old, old, - but we've been around over a year now, and yes somedays we do feel old :) Dan, my husband was diagnosed in Oct 2012, with Stage 4 Tonsil Cancer and it had metatisized to his limp nodes, all on the left side. We really wondered if we would be together this year for the holidays…
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Face (cheeks) swell
Hi everyone. I had NPC and currently one month out of treatment. I've gained my appetite but no taste. I've been eating more than before my diganosis and I don't feel full. However, I noticed that my cheek areas are a bit swollen. Is this a normal healing process for the salivary glands? Before I had to spit constantly…
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Still has enlarged lymph nodes....
Greetings - My husband is now 41 days post chemo and 36 post last radiation treatment for tonsil cancer and lymph node involvment. He is eating enough to remove the feeding tube so that is great news. Hopefully that will happen next week. Still has the enlarged lymph nodes so we are wondering if anyone can tell us if they…
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always hope and investigating options
Few of us have the adenoid cystic carcinoma dx. But I was given hope beyond belief from another fighting bone mets. (same dx) I need to ask for a scintigraphy (kind of like a PET scan) it will show any changes in the bones. I was told with our dx, I should be able to avoid anymore biopsies to confirm mets. (what a relief…
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High TSH from contrast
Hi, I am slmost 2 years post treatment and haven't revisited this site for about that long (perhaps a pscychological defense mechanism). Firstly, to everyone who's new to this, do remember that the even the darkest hours would eventually come to pass. Things will get better, though as a lot people say, a new normal will…
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Happy New Year all
New year just arrived. Celebrated with a G&T just rolled it around my mouth ....tasted real good just as it should do.