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New to this Board
Hello. My Name is Bruce. I am 61 years old and presently live in central Indiana. Last week I was informed that I have at least stage three throat cancer. I am still waiting on the results of a biopsy and PET scan. I, of course, am a bit nervous as I do not know what to expect in the future with treatment. Spiritually I…
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Cardiac Clearance
So, my heart is "strong" and I'm cleared for surgery. However, the cardiologist doesn't want me to use the nicotine patch. Makes sense since nicotine causes blood vessels to constrict and I've already had a heart attack and a stroke. When I was in the hospital after the stroke, they put a patch on me. The cardiologist says…
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Kent, I must say...
You bare a striking resemblance to 007!!!
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So many new names...
I was off the board for a bit while we were out of town and I just can't believe how many new names are on the board. Loveandbelieve, SQLNOLE, Aking, and Jim Willis - welcome to the CSN H&N family. While it makes me sad to see our rolls ever expanding, I'm glad you found our group. I wonder if head and neck cancer is…
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Here we go then...
Today was my tenth day on the rad rack after a dose of chemo on day one and so far no nasties except taste all but gone. Unti now I have avoided forums as felt I would take each stage on this journey as they come but fear has gotten the better of me so hope I can find a few on line soul mates to share this ordeal.....Luv M
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SCC - met with Robotic Surgeon today - with a plot twist
This is what we learned today: My goodness it's complicated. The doctor started off by saying that he recommends radiation and chemotherapy. However this doesn't work very well given the fact that I do not have a permanent job and I don't have long-term disability. So we're meeting with the Radiation Oncologist next week…
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1 Year Since Final Rad - Is this something to celebrate?
Today marks one year since my final of 30 radiation treatments. What a year it has been. It is amazong at how far you come in just a year! Scans in the next month and praying for NED. DX 01/12/2015 - Stage 3 No Nodes HPV+ Tonsil BOT 30 rounds IMRT 7 fields No Surgey or Chemo No tube but did get within hours Could go over a…
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It is not cancer until they say it is
What we hoped would be the last ENT visit turned into something else. There is a mass on Jim's neck which must have a needle biopsy. It is in the same area as the original tumor six years ago. Doctor said it is not a lymph node. There is a lot of scar tissue and radiation damage so I'm praying it is something to do with…
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Hot Dog!
I never thought I would get excited about such a "mundane" thing...but whoopee! my husband actually ate a hot dog while we were on vacation a few days ago. Since we are weaning off the PEG tube and everything has been pretty soft and pureed thus far, this was a big step forward...mentally and physically. Now I'm thinking…
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ROLL CALL 2016 - UPDATE 3/1/16 CLOSED, SEE UPDATE
ROLL CALL 2016 Roll Call is dedicated to the memory of HAWVET (JOHNNY) who’s curiosity to know and to share a little bit about members of the Head and Neck Form inspired him to start and run this thread (2008 thru 2014). Thank You. First off, please feel free to Enroll (name, town, state, dx) or Check-In whenever you see…
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Emotions
As the date of my surgery is approaching, I'm having some anxiety, a little depression, fear, etc. I suppose this is all "normal". The unknowns are the worst. The best case scenario is that it won't be overly invasive where I need reconstruction but just sutures. I'm worried that all this time passing, the cancer is…
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MEC and headaches post surgery
I was diagnosed in 2014 with MEC of the minor salivary glands (low grade). I had two surgeries-one with involved margins and one where they removed a portion of my hard palate and had clear margins. All follow-up exams have been ok-my dentist now keeps an eye on my palate, as he is the one that originally found the cancer.…