Please remember that these discussion boards are a public forum, which means open to the public (i.e. non-CSN members) and the content can be found via internet search engines. Members are strongly advised not to share personal identifiers such as real names, email address, telephone number, street address, etc. This information can be used to identify you and link you to the content you provide. Other areas of CSN are restricted to members only and cannot be found by search engines.

Head and Neck Cancer

R.I.P. Vikeman10
H & N Forum, Per Coleen Sewick’s post on their CaringBridge site, Randy Sewick (Vikeman10) passed away Saturday morning. He made many hopeful posts here very recently and for those who have or haven’t…
22 views
17 comments
0 point
Started by CivilMatt
Most recent by fishmanpa
Jan 25, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Healing tips anyone?
For those who have finished treatments does anyone have suggestions on jump starting the healing process? Jeff finishes rad the 31st and chemo this friday. The mouth is so cut up, red, sore, on fire a…
8 views
3 comments
0 point
Started by sassysrice
Most recent by Ladylacy
Jan 25, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Well, we complain when CSN is slow :) So thank you it's seems to now be fixed :)
Well the last two weeks the CSN site has really been easy to get on and I have had no errors or problems...and since it's our nature to complain when it's not easy....I just wanted to say a big THANK …
4 views
1 comments
0 point
Started by Tim6003
Most recent by phrannie51
Jan 25, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Meaning of TX and other x's
i see u good people refering to TX and such, what are u talking aboit,just a country boy here..
2 views
7 comments
0 point
Started by nicholson
Most recent by luv4lacrosse
Jan 25, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Post treatment confusion
Diagnosed June 27, 2012 with T2N2CM0 Stage IV SCC (HPV+) primary right tonsil with left and right lymph node involvement. I'm currently 4 months post treatment and returned to work 3 Janurary. The fir…
12 views
17 comments
0 point
Started by Nous Defions
Most recent by Skiffin16
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Web chat on HPV/Head and neck cancer
Hello everyone, Saw this on cancerquest. It will be on January 24th at 12:00 p.m. A Dr. Mark El-Derry of the Emery Winship Cancer Institute will be having an online web chat about HPV and H/N cancer. …
15 views
2 comments
0 point
Started by katenorwood
Most recent by cureitall66
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
CURE magazine
I came across a great resource for patients, caregivers and survivors while in my oncologist's office yesterday. You may have seen it, but just in case you haven't, it's C.U.R.E. Magazine (Cancer Unde…
152 views
8 comments
0 point
Started by Mikemetz
Most recent by fishmanpa
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
sore throat and canker sore been two weeks of rad and 1 chemo so far still have 4 1/2 weeks to go fo
Hello, just new here and actually my husband is the one diagnose of cancer at the base of the tongue, actually we really dont know how he get it, he dont smoke and drink but one time he had a lump of …
76 views
20 comments
0 point
Started by pingsuen
Most recent by fishmanpa
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Healing tips anyone?
For those who have finished treatments does anyone have suggestions on jump starting the healing process? Jeff finishes rad the 31st and chemo this friday. The mouth is so cut up, red, sore, on fire a…
20 views
8 comments
0 point
Started by sassysrice
Most recent by CivilMatt
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
My new Acronym
I just received the results of my every six week CT of my neck and chest. Instead of being NED, I am now being called NEMD. No evidence of Metastatic Disease. I am set to have my last treatment of my …
32 views
23 comments
0 point
Started by luv4lacrosse
Most recent by Kent Cass
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
HPV Infographic from Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Nothing new, but it packs a lot of info. Can I Get Cancer from Oral Sex?
38 views
13 comments
0 point
Started by blackswampboy
Most recent by donfoo
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Checking in, and with good news!
Greetings all. I've been away for a while, but check in to update almost everyday. I'm now 3 1/2 months out of treatment. 1st scope check came back all clear on Dec 10th. Yesterday I had my 1st PET sc…
16 views
5 comments
0 point
Started by Just George
Most recent by VivianLee5689
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Pain Level 8
Since a week ago Friday (Jan 4), I've been experiencing an ever increasing level of pain. There are actually two pain areas/levels. About half of my back is at a Level 4, and there are at least two pe…
64 views
29 comments
0 point
Started by ToBeGolden
Most recent by phrannie51
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
update on my dad - not good
I wanted to update all of you on my dad. It seems that he has really taken a turn and not in the good direction. Like I posted before this all started on December 29th when he fell two days in a row. …
1 views
5 comments
0 point
Started by Pumakitty
Most recent by Noellesmom
Jan 24, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Been away...trying to survive
Hey all...been a while since I posted.....I guess I was busy just trying to survive. I am 11 days out of TX. What a journey to get here......9 days in ICU...shingles...havent had food in my mouth for …
13 views
9 comments
0 point
Started by Isign4Him
Most recent by Just George
Jan 23, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
nasal prosthetics
If anyone one out there wears a nasal prothesis can they please tell me how they cope with blistering around the base of the nasal area
4 views
2 comments
0 point
Started by mor13
Most recent by phrannie51
Jan 23, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
TPF - PF - induction chemo studies no more
During my warrior intel outings I dug hard into the whole induction chemo regime some are offered these days. What I found interesting was all the studies dried up around 2010-2011. I did wonder but h…
23 views
11 comments
0 point
Started by donfoo
Most recent by AirForce Vet
Jan 23, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
KINCK IN THE ROAD - INFECTION
Update by Beverly's husband and sister: Saturday night, January 12, Bev's right eye ruptured at the lower portion of the incision sight. It had swollen Friday after radiation with infectious fluids an…
18 views
4 comments
0 point
Started by KTeacher
Most recent by katenorwood
Jan 23, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
How do we help?.....
Good Morning, Many here are the caregivers for those of us battling this beast. They are the voice of the individual going through this journey. My thoughts and prayers are with them all and I cannot …
61 views
21 comments
0 point
Started by fishmanpa
Most recent by fishmanpa
Jan 23, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Post from Crispee1974 - Jaw Replacement for Mom
I'm reprinting a post from today from Crispee1974, so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle (it started as a reply to an old post): my mother is having jaw replacement surgery New she has had head and ne…
5 views
1 comments
0 point
Started by Pam M
Most recent by hwt
Jan 23, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Nine treatments, eleven days or 232 hours (but who's counting)
I'm trying really hard not to fall into the trap that in that 232 hours (calculated from 6:00 PM today) I will be finished and I'll finally feel better. I know it's not true, if fact I'm sure I'm goin…
46 views
20 comments
0 point
Started by jcortney
Most recent by hwt
Jan 23, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Hope For Those Struggling With Eating
I haven't posted in a while but I check in nearly every day. I wanted to post this great news-- Hubby ate THREE full meals today -- a Subway flatbread breakfast sandwich, beans, rice and chips at the …
13 views
6 comments
0 point
Started by NoDuck
Most recent by NJShore
Jan 23, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Home... Not a hotel, really in our house!
I was just reading the lastest news here, while laying in bed, listening to Dan snore lightly, and realized I forgot to post we are home! it was a long day yesterday. The doctors talked with the insur…
13 views
11 comments
0 point
Started by NJShore
Most recent by NJShore
Jan 22, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
I don't want to be a widow
I have hesitated to write this, but it is on my mind so often. I follow three caring bridge pages and as of today, David is the only one still alive. First BarefootBob and now Randy. As I read the fin…
35 views
16 comments
0 point
Started by VivianLee5689
Most recent by VanessaSLO
Jan 22, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Nick
There use to be a kid on here, Nick & some numbers, I've wondered a lot how hes doing...He doctored at The James in Columbus, Ohio, which is where I go....anyone remember Him or know how He is?
33 views
8 comments
0 point
Started by Grandmax4
Most recent by Ingrid K
Jan 22, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
something that I don look forward too!
Good Day all.. hope all are fine!.. well i am here to inform that my dad cancer is back and now he going for his 2nd line treatment with single agent of drug Taxotere. the latest scan show all the tum…
21 views
10 comments
0 point
Started by joeline12
Most recent by joeline12
Jan 22, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Has anybody Heard From
Mike aka Chefdaddy, I know Hondo kept in touch was just wondering. The last I heard his son had taken a turn. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks all Dave
6 views
4 comments
0 point
Started by Fire34
Most recent by Skiffin16
Jan 22, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Life after Cancer!
Good Positive story!!! :) http://shine.yahoo.com/secrets-to-your-success-20120120/secrets-success-kristen-trattner-200500932.html
26 views
9 comments
0 point
Started by Irishgypsie
Most recent by Greg53
Jan 21, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
Relay For Life....Smashing Out Cancer! ~ PHOTOS
Our Relay For Life's Biggest Fundraiser
41 views
13 comments
0 point
Started by cureitall66
Most recent by cureitall66
Jan 21, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer
PET/CT
Hello all, Hubby had PET/CT and separate Ct at MDA yesterday. We were supposed to go for bloodwork and onc appt. today, but it has been changed to the 28th. This will follow the lung biopsy scheduled …
11 views
10 comments
0 point
Started by wolfen
Most recent by luv4lacrosse
Jan 21, 2013
Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

R.I.P. Vikeman10

Healing tips anyone?

Well, we complain when CSN is slow :) So thank you it's seems to now be fixed :)

Meaning of TX and other x's

Post treatment confusion

Web chat on HPV/Head and neck cancer

CURE magazine

sore throat and canker sore been two weeks of rad and 1 chemo so far still have 4 1/2 weeks to go fo

Healing tips anyone?

My new Acronym

HPV Infographic from Mt. Sinai Medical Center

Checking in, and with good news!

Pain Level 8

update on my dad - not good

Been away...trying to survive

nasal prosthetics

TPF - PF - induction chemo studies no more

KINCK IN THE ROAD - INFECTION

How do we help?.....

Post from Crispee1974 - Jaw Replacement for Mom

Nine treatments, eleven days or 232 hours (but who's counting)

Hope For Those Struggling With Eating

Home... Not a hotel, really in our house!

I don't want to be a widow

Nick

something that I don look forward too!

Has anybody Heard From

Life after Cancer!

Relay For Life....Smashing Out Cancer! ~ PHOTOS

PET/CT

Welcome!

Quick Links

Discussion Boards

Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Discussion List

Welcome!

Quick Links

Discussion Boards