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Head and Neck Cancer

Archives for August 2022

SCC, HPV 16+, right lymph node, primary source unknown
Hi all- Wanted to give a quick update on my husband’s dx. Unfortunately, they have not been able to find the primary source. ENT is recommending putting my husband under and looking for spots to biopsy in his mouth + right side tonsillectomy if she can’t find any other potential source. Obviously, I understand the benefit…
Tinnitus due to chemotherapy (cisplatin) and radiation to cure NPC
I had radiation and chemotherapy (Drug:cisplatin) in 2021 to treat my nasopharyngeal carcinoma. My treatment ended in Aug 2021. I had side effects that came with the treatment and had handle them well. However, recently (early Aug 2022), one year after the treatment, i suddenly develop tinnitus and it’s effecting me very…
New caregiver here - looking for some encouragement and advice!
Hi all - my name is Michaelene and my husband, Michael (yes, we are Michael and Michaelene), just got diagnosed with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (right lymph node). Only symptom was a swollen lymph node, but the biopsy has confirmed it. He did a contrast CT scan yesterday and they don't see any other tumors and…
G tube question
Yesterday, I had the G tube placed in my stomach. The pain is tolerable today with the help of Tylenol. My question is about feeling like I need to burp but can't. Is that a normal symptom? I feel the pressure and I just can't burp to get it out. I also feel nauseous at times when I'm up moving around. Will this go away on…
Help Needed - Vomitting
Hi all, My husband is in week 5 of radiation and completed round 2 of chemo last week. Since chemo last week he has been taken over by nausea and throws up almost everything he eats. He doesn't have a sore throat and has not had problems swallowing. We initially thought the nausea/vomitting was caused by thick saliva. He…
To sleep with the G tube
I'm getting the G tube put in on Monday the 15th. I'm concerned about sleeping. I am a stomach sleeper, which I'm sure that probably won't be possible. I can side sleep but then I usually end up on the stomach. Sleeping positions? Is there any tips on being comfortable and getting restful sleep with the g tube? I already…
Waiting to find out treatments
Yesterday, I had the radiation mask made for me. It wasn't as bad as I had pictured it to be. Today, I had an MRI. Monday, I have the G tube put in. Tuesday, I have some dental work being done. It just seems like so much happening that it's hard to keep organized. If I didn't have a calendar and notebook in my purse, I…
Minor Salivary gland cancer palate
I am brand new here. I had a 1 cm polymorphous adenocarcinoma tumor removed from my rear left hard palate almost 2 weeks ago. I first noticed it as a tingling on my palate 8 months ago. Then I noticed a painless swelling. I thought it would go away on its own because bumps in the mouth often do. 3 months later I showed my…
Sharing The Beauty Of Summer
It's that time of year again, about the peak of things growing for the summer. About 1 more month of push till September, then things start showing summer wear and start phasing out. Enjoy the blessings of the beauty of God's creation. Take care, God Bless everyone
Right side tonsil cancer spread to 2 right lymph nodes
Hi there, I have been reading all the current discussions, and I wasn't sure whether to start a new one or piggy back one that has already been started (which I felt weird about). So here I am. I am 52 years old and discovered a lump in my neck in mid June. Fast forward to today-I have had 2 ultrasounds, a biopsy of the…

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