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Head and Neck Cancer
Archives for December 2017
Discussion List
HPV+ 'Shame'. Do you disclose your HPV status?
Personally, it never occured to me not to be open about the fact that my base of tongue cancer tested positive for HPV. However, after meeting numerous people (online and in person) who have received treatment for HPV+ cancer, I have encountered several who have choosen not to reveal that their cancer was most likley…
dental work
Hello I'm new here and although not diagnosed yet...looks pretty clear where things are heading...wish I could say differently. Anyway I'm educating myself as much as I can in advance and from I can see this community of extraordinary people is a wealth of knowledge and caring support. My Teeth are not on the best shape…
3rd CT scan
So tomorrow my hubby goes in for his 3rd scan post treatment. The last two were completely clear. But still there’s the worry that this time.... I’m choosing to remain positive and pray for the best. send positive vibes if you will
Physical activity post treatment
Anyone else feeling way, way out of shape after treatment?(several months out) I think I have about 85% of my energy back and yet to go on a simple walk I can't do anymore than 30min, and I am way slowing down about halfway through. I am very tired by the end of th e walk. I used to be able to walk same speed for a good…
Taste still not returning
Whats the deal? Last chemo was first week of August. Last radiation was middle of July. Here we are at December and I still cannot taste 99% of foods. I don't understand, I didn't have tongue cancer, they didnt zap my tongue directly or any of my mouth, just my nose area forehead and neck. Any ideas why it's not returning?…
The return of normal
Like many here who have experienced treatment (as patient or as caregiver) I have gone thru much change on taste and drymouth. I am a bit less than a year out from last treatment, and today, suddenly and unexpectedly, I awoke to find my taste clear and full, and I am enjoying at least a day of regular quantity and quality…
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Stage 4 Intermediate Grade Minor Saliva Gland
I had a soft dark purple lesion that I found with my tongue in the roof of my mouth on the right side in early September. Painless I might add. Looked basically like a very small blood blister. Went to my regular doctor that sent me to my dentist who sent me to an oral surgeon. Oral surgeon removed the lesion and said he…