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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for January 2022

help to understand
Understanding this P16 contraction is boggling my husband and I Is there other ways that a person can contract the positive p16 factor?
New Path report--, my cancer is back again, at Primary site.
Today, I read the two pathology reports from the Punch biopsies taken Monday, soft palate/ right tonsil. The tonsil there is gone, as it was invaded by SqCC by my primary tongue tumor. ( see my Profile). The area has bothered me for months. Of course, I was in the hospital with Double Lung Pneumonia, in June and again…
Biopsy confirms Tonsil Cancer HP16 positive
Well, even though I “knew” it is still a gut punch. I have read up on tonsil cancer and have a good idea of what is to come but I’m still scared and anxious. So the next step appears to be PET scan then, Off to the Races!
Has anyone tried hyperthermia treatments?
Trying to find out if anyone has experience with hyperthermia treatments. Thanks.
Recurrence of upper esophageal cancer
Had feeding tube placed on Jan. 6th and home on the 11th but suffered blockage on the 19th. Went to see Dr. but ended up in ER with pneumonia on the 20th due to aspiration. Home today. Feeling much better but wondered if it's safe to rinse and spit anything just to taste something again? No swallowing involved, just need…
limited range of motion - right arm
i had surgery last August, TORS on the tongue and removal of 21 lymph nodes in my right neck. completed chemo & rads early december. i've noticed in the past 5-6 weeks or so that i can't raise my right arm straight up - pointing to the ceiling. best i can do is have it come level to the floor, pointing to the wall. there…
Think I got this lol
Click my profile select (+) then choose new topic Create topic title Start typing Hit post topic Hope this works.
I have chemo next week constantly spitting and coughing
So what is the deal here? Do I spit discreetly into a kleenex? Anybody else reach this point?
HPV16+ SCC diagnosis - is chemo really necessary?
My husband was diagnosed with HPV16+SCC in Nov. 2021 and had surgery Dec. 2021. Tissue (and tumor) removed from the base of his tongue, plus neck dissection and 6 nodes removed (w/extensions). He will soon begin radiation treatments on both sides of his neck, but the rad doctor told him chemo may not be effective on his…
End of week 6...miserable
Well I finally got hit with the treatment **** storm. When you layer 6 visits of chemo right on top of 33 radiation visits you finally are crushed under the treatment by week 6. I've been very lucky not to have scorching throat pain until now. I cannot swallow any smoothies because the nutrients stick to the burned areas…
Cannot eat even after 2.5 months post treatment of esophagus/pyriform sinus cancer
Hi My mother a breast cancer survivor(happend in 2010) was suffering from esophagus plus pyriform sinus cancer. She had completed the treatment of 35 RT and 7 CT on October End,2021. She still cannot eat anything. When she try to drink water by spoon, she in the begining have saliva coming out but post that half spoon of…
11 Years Out From Stage III BOT
UPDATE: 1-13-22 Just dropping in to say hello to all my old warrior friends and to encourage all those just beginning or not so long out of the thick of it....there is light at the end! As I posted this tonight, I whispered a prayer under my breath for you all. I teied to put a few new pics on here, but forgive my lack of…
new format
I can say at this point that I much prefer the old format of this website much better. I just think for me the old format was much easier to use and easier to follow everyone's journeys. I find myself not visiting the site nearly as much as I used to because of not liking the new format. I have been on this site since…
Quad Shot Radiation
I'm looking for anyone with experience with quad spot radiation for head and neck cancer treatment? THX
Roll call
I just returned from my 6 year annual check up. Still all clear. I think my ENT was surprised I still exist
Second go with Head and Neck Squamus Cell Carcinoma---Things going sideways
This is the story of a man (my sweet hubby) with P-14 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck from 2016 and TWO new cancers on the opposite side (tongue and throat) in 2021. My husband went through 8 weeks of weekely abraxane and cisplatin followed by 7 weeks of daily radiation and cisplatin. He responded and…
This is an Oldie but a Goodie (I like it).
Happy New Year H&N Members, Back in 2013 I came across the following post by a 2010 H&N member known as nkimber. I found it to be very heartfelt and I have been re-posting it back to the top of the H&N forum (most) every January since. Many H&N members were very fond of nkimber and enjoyed re-reading her post. Thank You,…
ROLL CALL 2022 - First Posting January 1, 2022
CivilMatt note to members: Now that I have 2 weeks+ under my belt in dealing with the bringing together the New Roll Call and the new CSN format. I would have to say, “the appearance of the Roll Call after uploading for the members, caught me off guard.” The format I saw on my document, at home was worlds apart from what I…

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