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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for May 2015

Being released
Got cellulitis again last Sunday and was admitted Tuesday. Been on IV antibiotics, got c diff so then more antibiotics. Difference of opinion between infectious disease doc and my ENT on long term antibiotics. ENT concerned for necrosis on right jaw so wants to be in prevention mode. Other Doc says no issues with…
Post ENT visit~
I finally saw the ENT again today and he reviewed the CT sinus scan and double checked some other things! It was very comforting news as he said I have a turbinate dysfunction caused by severe allergies! That is what he thinks has caused the swelling! He believes the headaches are caused by the congestion I have…
tongue cancer
Have tongue cancer, going for pet scan. What a deal life throws a curve sometimes. Trying to hang on pretty weary. Much love and courage to all who travel this road.
Snuc : Protons therapy or Tomotherapy ? Seeking advice
Dear Snuc survivors, My husband (35 YO) was diagnosed with a snuc two months ago. He did respond very well to the first two first rounds of chemo. The tumor is almost all gone. He is now scheduled for a 6 weeks radiation treatment with chemo. He should be treated with Tomotherapy. Altough, i've recieved a different advice,…
Checking in -- More fun on the horizon
I've been reading CSN on and off for the past several months, but have not posted since we lost Pat (aka, 'Longtermsurvivor'). Part of it has been that my ORN continues to be a problem, even after a left jaw resection last May. The latest is that I am scheduled in June to have some bone and other tissue taken from my left…
GoodMorning
Just Checking in to See How everyone is Doing
New to group - My mom was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma in February
Hello, In FEB my life changed as I found out my mom had brain cancer. In the beginning of Mar, she had surgery to remove some of the mass and to test it to confirm it was cancer. After the operation, she had to wait 4 weeks before treatment could start. When she had the MRI prior to her radiation treatment starting, the…
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Hi My Name is Sam! I'm Happy To Say I Have Been In Remission For 4 Years! i Was Diagnosed At 19 With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Stage 4! i Did Chemo And Radiation And It Was A Very Tough Time In my Life But I Am Hapy to Be On The Other End It Has Greatly Changed my Life And To this Day i Still Deal With Side Effects....One…
Checking In - 3 Years
Hi All I just wanted to check in as I haven't been on in quite some time. I was diagnosed with MEC back in 2012. All is well with me, and I went past 3 years all clear in March this year on my latest scan. This place was a fantastic help when I was 'on the bus', and for all of you in the early stages after diagnosis there…
checking in
Hi! just wanted to say hi. Dima is doing really well! The only issue we are having is that he is not gaining weight (currently 125). Other than that, he is doing really well He does deal with neuropathy, food still doesn't taste all that great and has dry mouth BUT he is getting better and better everyday. It is great to…
what to do prior to starting treatment
Hi, I have just learned that I have stage 4 SSC of the tongue with 2 lymph nodes affected. I meet with the surgeon tomorrow to find out if I am a candidate for a hemi-glossectomy and I am assuming that a neck dissection is also in my future. The Radiation Oncologist told me that radiation treatments would be best after the…
Question About Treatment
I have just started treatment for Oropharyngeal Cancer tonsil stage 4. Radiation and chemotherapy. I have been doing some research alot of research and found this from the The New England Journal of Medicine. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0912217#t=articleResults Please help me with the answer-it is very very…
Prostate
Don't know if I posted anything much about my diagnosis of prostate cancer a couple of years ago. I had a biopsy due to the fact that both my dad and brother had prostate cancer. The biopsy showed a minimal amount of cells in the prostate. Classified as gleason 6 which is the lowest it can go. Recently had a follow up…
*New* Question about hot spots on PET
I had my first PET scan after surgery and radiation for SCC of the tongue. The primary site and side looked good, however I had some hot spots pop up on the opposite side in my tonsil, a jaw muscle and a lymph node beside the jaw muscle. My radiation doctor said not to worry Because it was on the opposite side, and I'd…
RayTodd ~ Update - Ray has passed
I'n sure a few of you remember Ray Todd, from Down Under... I have received word through FaceBook, that Ray is on his final journey before leaving earth. He is resting comfortably and preparing for his final bike ride. Please keep Ray and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I will miss you ole man...…
Eye cancer
Can't remember if I told you all that my mom now has cancer in her eye. Don't know if anyone here has delt with it but apparently it is included as a head and neck cancer. She was diagnosed with lung cancer and two lymph nodes over two months ago. The Oncologist doesn't know what to do about treatment and keeps changing…

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