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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for March 2020

What to expect now
3 weeks ago had an enlarged lymph node on right side of neck removed that had not grown in 2 years. Came back testing positive for cancer. Had PET scan which showed nothing, then had ct scan which showed nothing. Then had tonsils removed and 4 mm host was found in right tonsil. All other lymph nodes seem to be OK. But am…
Need experienced - SCC of tongue - help plz
Hello all, I was diagnosed with a t4 tumour in my tongue in October of 2019. I was recommended to have a hemi glossectomy to remove a bit more than half of my tongue. this occurred in november of 2019. It was followed with 6 weeks of intensive radiation therapy Which ended at the end of January 2020. now unfortunatly, the…
Neck Cancer Back Maybe and Terrifed
I have been cancer free for 9 years. I had HPV related throat cancer. At my latest visit to my local ENT he did not see anything he found that I had a very bad throat infection, no obivious sign of cancer. He then said I see someting on the left side that bothers him some, it was the infection, also scarring from radiation…
Covid-19 Discussion, Support, Etc.
I thought I would start this coronavirus topic as a place for folks to get support and support each other in this trying time. Also as a place to vent, share information, comfort others, relieve loneliness in a time where we are told to "limit our contact with other folks and stay home as much as possible". etc. Basically…
forever effects
Many long term effects from chemo or radiation can show up unexpectedly and will effect your quality of life. I am 2 1/2 years out of chemo and radiation for neck cancer surgery and still no taste or saliva. Thought some was coming back a few weeks ago and I was wrong. I am dealing with painful neuropathy with no success.…
IMMUNE SYSTEM WORRIES
Hey all, I'm sure this thought has crossed many minds so far. I'm 2yrs 2 months NED but the thought constantly crosses my mind if my immune system is as strong as it once was?? Never been one to get sick in the past so, I'm hoping that continues this go around.. Thoughts and prayers for all Jerry
Jaw Discomfort after reconstruction
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has experienced jaw discomfort after their jaw reconstruction? My mom had a segmental mandibulectomy in November with a fibula free flap and skin paddle. 2 months after that she started experiencing severe discomfort which she describes as a heaviness/tightness in her jaw where they…
Outage
I haven't contributed many comments, At 47, just like OKC Native, I was diagnosed I'm just about 2 years post 33 radiation treatments/no chemo and I missed reading this forum. Now almost 50 , OKC is older... My two year anniversy is 3/30/20 from vocal cord cancer HPV+. I'm doing well and have been through a gallbladder…
what CivillMatt is up to
Hi H&N membes and anyone else who is reading this. I stopped in to see my ENT for a (self-approved) 8- year post treatment check-up very recently and left with a big smile and a renew confidence in my future prognosis. Let me tell you the conditions which spurred me on to go see him. One, is a little cough which always…

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