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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for August 2015

T1b of glottic
Hello, My father was daignosed with T1b cancer of glottic. He was daignosed with biopsy of vocal cord in Mar'15. As per staging he was asked for radical radiotherapy for 6 1\2 week for 5 days a week with cobalt -60. He underwent radiotherapy with few diificulties like swallowing, skin rashes. After radiotherapy his voice…
This may help dry mouth
I have a few new root cavities and my dentist gave me Remin Pro made in Germany. I selected strawberry. I am supposed to put a pearl size drop at gum line each night with my finger. He told me it could increase saliva and it has. I don't have a huge issue with dry mouth anymore but when I use the Remin Pro, I actually…
Question about throat constriction treatment
I have a question about the procedure to correct a throat constriction. Can it be done in the ENT 's office or does it require out patient? My husband will see a speech therapist next week and his ENT in a few to see if his swallowing problem is due to a constriction; my mother once had a problem swallowing and her Dr said…
reactions to first chemo treatment
Well we were excited for my husband Robert's first chemo treatment. He is ready for it to shrink up. First treatment was Monday and they gave him a bag of benadryl before the chemo. About 20 minutes after chemo started he started having stabbing pains in the middle of his back and his blood pressure dropped. They rushed…
SCC tonsil
I was just diagnosed with SCC (HPV+) of the tonsil including 3 lymph nodes. I had the tonsil (clear margins) and nodes removed surgically, have met with a radiation onc and will meet with a medical onc next week. Though my surgeon thinks that rads only will be needed after surgery, the onc docs will I'm sure advise for…
1st chemo
I had my first chemo yesterday (Erbitrux). I had a little trouble with reactions, so they had to stop the drip twice and slow it don so I could finish treatment. Took about 5 hours, which I will tolerate gladly for 7 weeks to minimize side effects. The day made me weary but not nausea or anything like that. I had an…
head and neck radiation/chemo recovery
I am almost six weeks out from finishing my treatment. I have a patch of muscositis under my tounge that seems like it will be gone soon. I would hope that when it goes there will be nothing preventing me from eating. Its almost as if the mouth pain and not being able to eat is at least as bad as having cancer hanging over…
HPV positive
Hooray...or at least I think it's hooray!! The oncologist just called and said my husband is indeed HPV positive. I have heard and read that if the cancer is HPV related the prognosis and outcome are better. I know that the plan of treatment is the same but after being told that he had a 40-50% chance of being cured the…
SCC at base of Tongue
Well unfortunately I was diagnosed with a marble size tumor on the base of my tongue (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) it has effected 3 Lymph nodes on the right side of my neck, which swelled up or I would have never known. Going today for the first Doctors Appointment after diagnoses, Just wanted to say thanks for making this…
Cancer in throat
My husband was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his throat , said it was to the left of his voice box. The biopsy showed there was one lymp node affected. Dr. told us he would treat it with 7 weeks (total of 35) of radiation with 7 chemo treatments and the chemo would be mild but was doing the chemo to accelerate the…
Overwhelmed
My husband was diagnosed in November of stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth. After scans and 3 doctors weighing in it was decided that radiation only was needed and by the time prep was done radiation started first of the year. I was so proud of my husband, he tolerated radiation much better than most and came…
Seed implants
When my husband got diagnosed they mentioned seed implants after the treatments are over. Have any of you had the experience of having the seed implants or know of someone who has? Is there a time period that they're active? Any personal experience good or bad would be greatly appreciated.
Getting a Port
So my mom has been told by her doctor and all the nurses at the Yale Hospital that she needs a port. She has roaming veins and they keep sticking her multiple times to even find a vein for her weekly blood tests and again for her chemo treatments. They were concerned because she is having trouble eating and are worried she…
Eating after treatment
My husband finished radiation and chemo treatment 3 weeks ago For hypopharynx cancer. He lost his ability to eat before the treatment and depends on a Peg. He is hoping to resume eating soon but so far cannot manage to get any food down; wondering how long others had to wait or any suggestions. Thanks in advance
Kritter Up-date 8-15-15
Hi everyone Kritter is going through treatment and having a very hard time; please keep her in your thought & prayers that she will have the strength to continue. A few weeks ago a lot of her hair was falling out so she cut it all off; I told her that I will do the same to help in supporting her through her treatment. So…
Scan results
In February, I had another mandibulectomy here in STL to remove the fibula put in my jaw back in 2011. Have been dealing with fistula in cheek since last Sept. Several weeks ago a new hole popped up next to the fistula in a former surgical scar. The next day, I thought I saw a small piece of bone peeking out. The next day…

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