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Head and Neck Cancer

 

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• Orpheangeal Cancer due to HPV Virus

  I have been in remission since July 2023. Cancer free do far. I am so worried about the Cancer coming back. Is there anyone out there had this Cancer? Did it come back?

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  Started by Coffee59

  Most recent by unknown

  Dec 31, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Learn About The Treatment Options Available To You-Sharing This From Local Support Group

  Hello everyone. These Head and Neck Cancer handouts were given at our local cancer center support group. I would like to share it because I think it may be helpful. If you find the print a bit small y…

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  1 comments

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  Started by wbcgaruss

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Dec 31, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• SCC of the tongue.Almost finished with radiation.

  Hello. This is my first time reaching out. I am 54 and was diagnosed with SCC of the tongue in mid August of this year. On September 9th, I had the pleasure of enduring a 12 hour surgery to remove abo…

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  6 comments

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  Started by Michael_IN

  Most recent by CFR

  Dec 29, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Any information about de-escalated adjuvant radiation therapy (DART)

  This is a follow-on to an earlier topic that I started, but since this is focused on the de-escalated adjuvant radiation therapy (DART), I thought I would make this a new topic. I was diagnosed with e…

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  8 comments

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  Started by Keep_the_Faith1

  Most recent by Keep_the_Faith1

  Dec 24, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• 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…

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  19 comments

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  Started by NPC_Guy

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Dec 15, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Has anyone had HPV+ TORS surgery without follow-up radiation?

  I was diagnosed with early stage HPV+ cancer on my right tonsil. After conferring with my surgery, chemo and radiation doctors it was recommended to have TORS surgery. The surgery went well, and fortu…

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  4 comments

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  Started by Keep_the_Faith1

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Dec 13, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Follow up of stage 4a laryngeal cancer

  hi! I am new to this site . I have a question regarding follow up care. My husband has stage 4A Supraglottic cancer. We had first 3 month appt with pet scan and scope yesterday and all looks good. At …

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  5 comments

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  Started by cdwyer05

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Dec 13, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Esthesioneuroblastoma; Olfsctory Neuroblaatoma

  Hello everyone. I saw that it has a long time that no one post about Esthesioneuroblastoma; Olfsctory Neuroblaatoma here. Does anyone have more experience to share? I was diagnosed in may 2024. Had en…

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  2 comments

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  Started by VitorBr

  Most recent by MGE 1111

  Dec 3, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Squamous cell Carcinoma Recurrency Nasal cancer

  I would like to meet p[eople having recurrence of SCC

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  9 comments

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  Started by Corneliu50

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Nov 29, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Wishing A Happy And Blessed Thanksgiving 2024 To Everyone-Please Add Your Greetings & Comments

  Well, here we are, and another Thanksgiving has snuck up on us. Where did all the days go since the last one? They went so fast; it seems like only yesterday. Blessing to everyone. Wishing Everyone A …

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  2 comments

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  Started by wbcgaruss

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Nov 26, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• New lump on neck 14 years after treatment Hope its not recurrence Anyone with similar issue?

  SCC Base of tongue HPV positive with lymph node involvement, finished treatment Xmas eve 2009 (Radiation, Cisplatin, modified neck dissection to remove mass that was still there- sent to pathology and…

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  2 comments

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  Started by scottied

  Most recent by scottied

  Nov 12, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Low Grade MEC on hard palate

  Hi there! I wanted to share my story and ask if someone had similar issue (I read a lot of comments from ekdennie here, I think your case is similar to mine and it would be great if you reply here 😊)…

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  3 comments

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  Started by Ana87

  Most recent by Ana87

  Nov 8, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• mRNA vaccines

  Much like how the COVID vaccine is based on mRNA there are VERY promising studies going on using mRNA vaccines to treat cancer. Here is just one link but there are many clinical trials going on with e…

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  4 comments

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  Started by goffrey

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Nov 7, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 8 year after head and neck cancer treatment

  Hi everyone, I am 8 years after tonsil cancer. About a year ago I started having occational face pain waking me up in the middle of yhe night. Then I lost sensation in my chin and lips on the right si…

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  4 comments

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  Started by Mavish

  Most recent by Mavish

  Nov 3, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• A cautionary tale on post-treatment - thyroid

  It has now been six years since I was a regular on this forum. I came because I was Stage 3 HPV16 SCC on my tonsil. I did 35 IMRT and 5 carbo. For the last +5 years I have been clear, NED, and no long…

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  4 comments

  2 points

  Started by AnotherSurvivor

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Nov 1, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Robotic surgery versus radiation outcomes

  Interesting article about treatment option outcomes. I did not have surgery and was glad I didn't. This is a comparision on survival and symptoms after each treatment. https://www.curetoday.com/view/s…

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  2 comments

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  Started by goffrey

  Most recent by goffrey

  Nov 1, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Problems with teeth after radiation

  I was just wondering if anyone could comment on their experiences with teeth issues after radiation. Has anyone been lucky enough NOT to have any teeth problems? If you have had problems, what kind we…

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  30 comments

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  Started by MLC53

  Most recent by Logan51

  Oct 28, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Oral Complications of Radiation Therapy to the H&N Patient - Dr. James Hamilton

  Here is a video for your perusal of Dr. Hamilton discussing and explaining the complications of radiation therapy. He covers quite the gamut of effects and complications. Very informative and well pre…

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  3 comments

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  Started by wbcgaruss

  Most recent by chap

  Oct 24, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• "I Happened On This Today And Thought Someone Might Be Interested In The Information And Videos."

  I happened on this today and thought someone might be interested in the information and videos. Here is a short clip of his experience. Notice his sense of humor. https://odysee.com/@FrontlineCovid19C…

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  Started by wbcgaruss

  Oct 23, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)- Then and Now

  A presentation of Sleep Apnea. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford Medicine and Stanford School of Medicine. Take Care, God Bless Russ

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  Started by wbcgaruss

  Oct 20, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• This is all new to us

  My husband was just diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma of the throat. It's advanced and widespread around his larynx. The doctors had to perform surgery on him, they put in a trach, that was 2 wee…

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  10 comments

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  Started by LadyEM43

  Most recent by LadyEM43

  Oct 20, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• concerned I have sinus/nasal cancer. opinions suggestions?

  Hello about 2 months ago I had an odd feeling, like the start of a cold in my left sinus area and a burning sensation( like a hot poker) in the left sinus the area behind my nose. dr.examined me, said…

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  19 comments

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  Started by RemoWest

  Most recent by bigdeck1

  Oct 19, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Otology For The Head And Neck Cancer Patient

  Mar 26, 2024 STANFORD UNIVERSITY by Lindsay Moore, MD This is a very informative talk on the hearing issues that can arise with head & neck cancer treatment. It is about Otology. What is the definitio…

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  Started by wbcgaruss

  Oct 13, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• 

  Kidney function - terrified (again)

  hi everyone. First off, I so appreciate your support over the past year as my husband’s diagnosis and treatment. He received fantastic report from his first pet scan after treatment at the end of June…

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  2 comments

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  Started by RAKGA

  Most recent by RAKGA

  Oct 12, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
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  NavDx test

  I am aware of for a lot of people NavDx test is a great help but unfortunately my husband has not been lucky enough to be one of them. He got diagnosed with HPV+ T2N1M0 squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) on…

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  11 comments

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  Started by verito0210

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Oct 9, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
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  TORS larynx surgery

  I am a 74 yera old female. I was originally diagnosed in September 2023 with squamous cell carcinoma HPV positive +16 and had 6 cisplatin chemo treatments and 35 radiation treatments that ended on Nov…

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  3 comments

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  Started by Gramofthefab5

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Oct 4, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Throat Cancer Advice From A Survivor-How to Swallow Liquids Without Choking or Coughing Aspiration

  Do you cough and choke every time you try to swallow liquids? So did I! Here are a couple of tips to prevent it. Aspirating liquids into your lungs is dangerous, especially as we get older. Here is a …

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  4 comments

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  Started by wbcgaruss

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Oct 3, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
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  Styes on eyelids

  Any evidence of styes being a late effect of radiation for head and neck cancer? I completed my chemo and radiation in October 2020. I have trouble with dry mouth, but have been doing well. For the la…

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  11 comments

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  Started by DooDad

  Most recent by DooDad

  Sep 30, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
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  Radiation for tongue cancer

  My dad will be doing radiation for his tongue cancer and he and my mom are scared out of their mind. My mom is terribly afraid that my dad won't be able to eat anything at all, is this true? They are …

  491 views

  19 comments

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  Started by white42876

  Most recent by goffrey

  Sep 28, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer
• Joe Tippen Cancer Story-Recently Shared With Me-For Your Consideration

  Joe Tippen's personal story of battling cancer. He was given 3 months to live. His story is certainly different let's say but when your life is in the balance that changes things. I am just going to l…

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  7 comments

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  Started by wbcgaruss

  Most recent by wbcgaruss

  Sep 27, 2024

  Head and Neck Cancer