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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for January 2020

Neck spasms
I've been totally cancer free for 4 year's had stage 4 Head and Neck cancer..caused by tonsilitis. Yes i have bad neck spasm..i eleviate that pain by meds(Oxrcodone and Heat....i learned that if my body temp falls below 76 my neck spasm start....i apply a mild heat gel on that area to help warm the muscles.....hope this…
Liver enlargement and Varices
Hello Head & Neck cancer forum, It has been months since my last post. I am home trying to recover from another painful esophageal dilation-- I have been having these over and over every 4 to 6 Weeks, since late 2018. Before then, I had them sporadically. But my radiation treatments for my head & neck cancer, summarily…
Permanent Denture using implants
I just found this out as it happened to me on Saturday, January 25. My permanent lower denture came out. This was held in place by 4 screws that went into posts implanted into my lower jaw. With time, these screws can become weak based upon eating and possibly griding teeth while sleeping. On Saturday, my entire lower…
Husband newly diagnosed......so scared !
Hello everyone! New to this forum and wanting to check in. My husband, 60, was just told on Thursday that the Cervical lymph Node biopsy he had done on Tuesday is positive for Squamous cell cancer. The general surgeon also said the pathologist noted it to be positive for HPV. I am beyond afraid right now....really in panic…
Bad news for those of us who enjoy Marijuana
According to the following research we may need to quit. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31932491
Insurance Denail on extractions before Radiation and Chemo
My husband had to have all of his teeth extracted before chemo and radiation could begin. He was diagnosed with a 4mm mass Stage 3 Supraglottic Laryngeal Cancer. His extractions had to be done in a surgical hospital setting due to the complications of his mass and restricted airway. We were even warned that a trach could…
Feeding Tube Granulation Tissue-Issue
Has anyone on here had a feeding tube and had tissue form underneath it where it meets your body and enters. Right where the tube is the shape of a disc against the body. It is usually pink to red and just looks like a layer of skin. It is the area trying to heal from the foreign item in your body, the feeding tube. I am…
Opdivo side effects
I have finished radiation treatment for metastisized HPV16 positive throat cancer. Spread to the lungs. Next treatment step for me is Optivo. Has anyone taken Opdivo. What were your side effects? How effective was Opdivo on your cancer.
Tinnitus
hello, any advice on dealing with Tinnitus? I dont think its radiation related. Had it for years but seems to be worse now. both ears. I dont drink alcohol anymore (heard reducing that might help). Can be quite annoying at times. thanks!
18 month NED
Boy, it seems like this last 3 months went by rather quickly! But they came and went, all is good and now I'm closing in on that 2 year milestone. I feel pretty darn good and I feel blessed that things are going as well as they are. One of the nurse practitioners that I saw at my last visit said that most patients seem to…
Incision and scar care
I had a neck dissection on 12/10/19. My incision is on my left side. Can anyone share what they use on their incision to help heal it and also what you use to fade the scar. Thanks in advance for your help.
More FT information- amount/feeding
My Dr. rolled his eyes when I mentioned I had read One should not use more than 2 8oz. cartons of Jevity/feeding. The subject came up because I could taste the stuff- it was coming up my esophagus. Keep in mind there are 237mL/carton, and with each feeding One is supposed to flush with plenty of water to avoid dehydration.…
ROLL CALL 2020 - FIRST UPDATE, January 7, 2020
PLEASE READ ROLL CALL 2020 First UPDATE: January 7, 2020 I am early this year. Losing a special member like Miss Phrannie will do that to you. All H&N members are welcome! 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…
Swelling on radiotherapy area on face
I am getting some white patches on my operated side.
Neck cramp/spasms
The fun never ends... I'm almost exactly 2 years out from surgery for BOT cancer/HPV/right side + full modified radical neck dissection etc. About 2-3 months ago for the first time I got a few neck cramps or neck spasms. Came on when I yawned; felt like a charley horse in my Adam's apple. Lasted maybe 5-10 seconds, not a…
Hearing Aids
I had Tinnitus before starting treatment, and now I'm a candidate for a hearing aid. Can anyone recommend one that worked very well for them, or just make a general recommendation? I'm just starting to look into them, and there appear to be a lot of options... I will appreciate all feedback - thanks!
"FT Or Not" thread for Charmin50
I saw your two posts in the middle of the long FT thread dating back to 2013, and advise you get your answers in a new thread. Magic Mouthwash is a combination of ingredients the Pharmacist has to mix. As for getting the FT because of your drastic weight loss, it really is a matter between you and your Dr./medical team. I…

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