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    Head and Neck Cancer

     

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    • User: "bjw1955"

      Tracheostomy

      Looking for people that was left with Tracheostomy due to their Cancer. I'm a one year survivor from Laryngeal Cancer and was left with a trach. God bless
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      36 comments
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      Started by bjw1955
      Most recent by ausrebel53
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "vermontgirl"

      Cisplatins side effects

      Hi everyone! We are officially on the bus. They changed the plan for us and have decided against 3 high dose cisplatin in favor of 7 weekly low dose cisplatin. My husband has always had hearing loss a…
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      10 comments
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      Started by vermontgirl
      Most recent by phrannie51
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "ToBeGolden"

      Two Accomplishments

      Two accomplishments today: 1) I ordered a Grande Soy Mocha and did not have to repeat myself. The Barista got it the first time. (The reason this is an accomplishment is that I have had my vocal cords…
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      17 comments
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      Started by ToBeGolden
      Most recent by phrannie51
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Skiffin16"

      The Upgrade is Coming!

      Not sure if anyone noticed Greta's post, there was one also on the CSN Home Page... The Upgrade is Coming! The Cancer Survivors Network is being upgraded. The site will be down from Thursday, December…
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      8 comments
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      Started by Skiffin16
      Most recent by luv4lacrosse
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "greta"

      CSN Planned Outage

      CSN will be down from 9 pm Eastern Time Thursday (tomorrow) until 9 am Eastern Time Friday getting a badly needed software upgrade. You will notice a few formatting changes and enhancements. Most impo…
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      12 comments
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      Started by greta
      Most recent by Tonsil Dad
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Tim6003"

      Katenorwood / Katie - your name is on my mirror the next few days!!!!

      Katie.... Your name is on my mirror for the next few days as of today! Each morning and each night I will whisper an "extra" prayer when I see your name. It's not that I need it in front of me to reme…
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      10 comments
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      Started by Tim6003
      Most recent by Tim6003
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "JDoll11"

      Radiation Treatments

      My husband has been diagnosed with cancer of the Vallecula and is in his third week of radiation treatments. I’m curious to know if anyone that has had or is having radiation treatment ever had proble…
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      7 comments
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      Started by JDoll11
      Most recent by hwt
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "VivianLee5689"

      My heart aches

      I haven't posted this to caring bridge as I want David to do it. We had a very sobering talk with our doctor today. I told you he consulted with the lead person in the field of PPCL last week and was …
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      16 comments
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      Started by VivianLee5689
      Most recent by hwt
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Jan Trinks"

      Christmas goodies

      Hi all: Been burning some midnite oil here getting ready for Christmas and all. Will be leaving Sun. for NC with Chargee in tow for Christmas. Will be a short stay as will be back home on Wed. But am …
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      4 comments
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      Started by Jan Trinks
      Most recent by dales2loud
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "ToBeGolden"

      On My Way

      1) I've made an appointment to get a 2nd opinion. It is in the early part of January. I do not post exact dates on public forums. Not because of you, my friends; but because you never know who is read…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by ToBeGolden
      Most recent by Tim6003
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "wolfen"

      Chicken Or Egg?

      First, forgive me if I have asked this question before. I am now past addlebrained. What seems to be the standard protocol? Rads and chemo first or surgery first? Original onc says teeth pulled, then …
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by wolfen
      Most recent by wolfen
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "NJShore"

      The dreaded week III

      Well, today is the last day of week 2 of treatments, 10 rads done, and 2 chemos (23 and 4 to go). And, week three has started - everything they told us it would be is happening now. Over the weekend D…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by NJShore
      Most recent by NJShore
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "cic2"

      Radiation Ending Soon

      How long will I feel bad after radiation ends (finishing 35 treatments). Can only get down a few cans of Ensure a day and some milk and a little pudding. Was wondering how soon after treatment ends be…
      25 views
      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by cic2
      Most recent by blackswampboy
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Billie67"

      He's not such a bad guy after all.....

      This really has not much to do with H&N cancer but it's good news and I must share. My husband is a police officer for the city that we live in. We are a beach city in the South Bay area of Los Angele…
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      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by Billie67
      Most recent by Billie67
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "SIRENAF42"

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

      I have taken a break from posting, but do log in on occassion and check in on everyone. I wanted to take a second and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Sirena
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      6 comments
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      Started by SIRENAF42
      Most recent by SIRENAF42
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "luv4lacrosse"

      SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY UPDATE

      I stopped by a local SS office Friday, and found out the following facts. My diagnosis will qualify my for the "compassionate clause" basically meaning I will qualify for benefits. I have to be either…
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      5 comments
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      Started by luv4lacrosse
      Most recent by Skiffin16
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "cureitall66"

      Things are better left unsaid....

      I realize that some people in the outside world of cancer are/can be lost for words when approaching someone they know that is dealing with cancer, but....wow, can't believe what the last couple of da…
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      17 comments
      0 point
      Started by cureitall66
      Most recent by fisrpotpe
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "donfoo"

      How much pain relief using cannabis?

      Hey, the Bay Area is hella expensive but comes with fringe benefits such as the Pacific Ocean, cool breezes and cool summer fog, superb scenery, Silicon Valley, and birthplace of medical marijuana aka…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by donfoo
      Most recent by donfoo
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Mikemetz"

      What did you do with your mask?

      First off, congrats to Nelson for graduating from RC (Radiotheraphy College), with his diploma (mask) proudly displayed in his photo. His post sparked some comments from others about their own mask an…
      34 views
      25 comments
      0 point
      Started by Mikemetz
      Most recent by D Lewis
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Pumakitty"

      Happy Holidays

      Hello Everyone, I wanted to send all of you holiday wishes,prayers and hugs. Today is my last day at work until January 2nd and I do not have Internet at home. Please know I will be thinking of all of…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Pumakitty
      Most recent by blackswampboy
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "lts"

      water\salt\soda?

      What is the recipe please. How often? They told me at the Cancer Ctr and I thought I wrote it down.... I'm just good like that. Luke
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by lts
      Most recent by blackswampboy
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Laralyn"

      2012 has been one heck of a year

      I haven't been posting as much lately because life has come back with a vengeance. It's funny how everything seems to go into slow motion after the cancer diagnosis... or at least it did for me. It to…
      1 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Laralyn
      Most recent by luvofmylif
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Vee1"

      Dad starts radiation tomorrow

      Hello New Family, Well, tomorrow marks the 1st of 33 rads for Dad. Hmmmm..."Rads for Dad"--sounds like a rock group. (I see I still have my sense of humor!) Anyway, last week was weird...the mask fitt…
      24 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Vee1
      Most recent by Tim6003
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "denistd"

      throat checkup

      Had my visit with the videostrobe and ENT today, everything was normal, no change, will see him again six month. I have had a lousy October and November, in hospital for over three weeks altogether. I…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by denistd
      Most recent by Tim6003
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "luv4lacrosse"

      HAD MY ONCO VISIT EARLIER TODAY

      I saw my Oncologist earlier today, and he validated what I had already heard. No visible signs of any tumors from the CT scan. He also thinks that since the large tumors melted away, he is confident t…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by luv4lacrosse
      Most recent by Tim6003
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "sassysrice"

      base of tongue/node Rad & thyroid?

      With radiation on the back of tongue and one the lyphnode has anyone had any damage to their thyroid gland? I just was worrying about it. thanks for any feedback Sue
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by sassysrice
      Most recent by George_Baltimore
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Isign4Him"

      Ready to kick some cancer butt

      Port in, check, peg placed, check, right with Jesus, check, rumble starts next Monday with first round of chemo cocktail, stay tuned for highlights, fans appreciated! In Christ, Kevin
      26 views
      17 comments
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      Started by Isign4Him
      Most recent by AJW1966
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "donfoo"

      Bad breath symptom?

      I searched looking for folks having bad breath symptom and surprisingly did not find much at all. How many of you have experienced this condition? ENT says it happens due to the cancer in the throat a…
      145 views
      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by donfoo
      Most recent by donfoo
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "VivianLee5689"

      I feel so different

      I love coming to this site because people are truly my friends, but lately I have felt out of place. Yes David has head and neck cancer, but the plasma cell leukemia is ruling our lives right now. The…
      137 views
      21 comments
      0 point
      Started by VivianLee5689
      Most recent by donfoo
      Head and Neck Cancer
    • User: "Ga978"

      Sore mouth

      Hi everyone, I just found this site, and wish I had found it earlier! I finished my chemo and 35 RAD at the end of October for BOT with one node removed. . Now I am recovering from the side effects of…
      2 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Ga978
      Most recent by Ga978
      Head and Neck Cancer
     

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