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trake??
I need to talk with someone whoose cancer has come back. I was told today that my cancer has recurred. Surgery will be to remove my voice box. That I can deal with but I can't deal with the worse part of this, having a trake. Does anyone know anything about this? I want to know the difficuties with this as well as, it is a…
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have you had a recurrence??
Hi all, and please forgive me for posting again but I'm extremely scared and can't quit thinking about this stuff again. I orginally had SCC (voice box) and it was treated with 35 rad treatments (Sept/Oct 2009). I'm still dealing with the side effects as I'm sure we are all. So now I have more to deal with. I was told that…
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got a tonsillectomy to test why my right tonsil and lymph node was swollen only on one side...waitin
he found nothing that would raise of any concern. but he did see white little bumps or pus on my lymph node. he checked in my nasal and throat and that's all he told my husband. (i was knocked out from the anesthesia and when i woke up the doctor already left) he did tell my husband he still sent in the samples for…
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Giving up or denial or both
My mom is 68 and she has had 1 Chemo and 11 Rads. She seems to be in denial,not eating or drinking. So we spend more time at the hospital getting fluids. Potassium low also. Not sure what to do... I am at a loss as to what to do. If she won't do for herself then, it makes it really hard to help someone that won't help…
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Using fluoride trays while receiving radiation
I received a reply from long term survivor-Thank You-but decided to post this as new. My surgeon indicated that I needed to have my fluoride trays before starting radiation. While meeting with my Radiologist last week he said that I would not be using them during the time that I was receiving radiation. Receiving radiation…
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Anyone get a facial breakout/acne post treatment? How is your wound healing?
I don't usually get adult acne, when I do, it's like one or two pimples. Several days ago, I had 6 pimples pop up. They are different though, and I'm not sure if it's because my skin is really dry and my healing is different due to treatment finishing 2 month ago, they open on their own, crater and scab in the middle. I…
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The Epidemiology of the HPV/Head and Neck Cancer connection
Some new data on the rise in HPV positive head and neck cancers and one of the best discussions I've seen about the "why" HPV-linked cancer is increasing. Is it really a traditional STD? If it was, why aren't rates higher for women and gay men? So if it isn't STD related and sexually-transmitted (as other HPV-related…
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Sore throat?
I finished treatment Dec12/11 for left tonsil Ca and left lymph involvement. I've had a sore throat the past week, it hurts a little to swallow near the top and down the right side. I vaguely recall this sensation near the end of and shortly after treatment, and I wonder if I've aggravated the area recently by eating all…
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Has anyone beat the mucous problem with trachs?
I am at my wits end. I was diagnosed and treated (chemo & radiation) for squamous cell carcinoma in the base of my tongue. I am thankful that I am still in remission but the radiation just keeps on giving. On the recommendation of my doctors, I had all my teeth pulled before beginning radiation to prevent bone necrosis.…
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Be My Valentine
Happy Valentine's Day!!! Just a quick note to say Happy Valentine's Day! Today is also my son, Johnny's, 5th birthday! So very awesome to celebrate each and everyday...pink hearts, red roses, and LOTS and LOTS of love! Hugs and blessings to everyone! XXXOOOO Valerie
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PET scan comign up today
For those who know me and my mom's story: in about 4 hours my mom is going for the PET scan, please pray. This is a follow up on the CT scan that showed enlarged lymph node on the right side. Will give you updates on the results but we will probably have to wait a couple of days.
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Right Neck Dissection, Panendoscopy, Tonsillectomy, Nasopharynx Biopsy
Monday the 23rd I'm scheduled for surgery. Right lymph node biopsy showed Squamous Cell Carcinoba.PET scan identified right tonsil as the likely primary with 2 lymph nodes also highlighted on the scan. Met with the Radologists this morning and came away totally depressed. Initial plan is for 35 visits. Jeez this is making…
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low blood sodium
Have any of you had extremely low blood sodium and / or fluid around the lungs after completing radiation. Mom is having a time of it. She finished 2 and a half months ago. Her sodium dropped to 109 and has got her very confused.
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weekly vs. 3 cycles of cysplatin.
Hello, My husband Robert is scheduled for weekly cysplatin chemo infusions for the 7 week period along with the radiation treatments. The standard is 3 cycles of cysplatin but there are issues with hearing loss and people getting so sick that they don't even get to the third round. Sloan kettering says that it is an…
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Fear
Hello there people, I have a general question. When you are cancer free, does the FEAR of the cancer coming back go away with time? Or is it always in the back of your mind.....not too far? Sue
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Sleep and healing music
We tried something new last night and went to sleep listening to healing music. Andy slept better than he has been so we will try it again tonight. I googled "healing music" on the Pandora app so that it actually played all night from my iPhone. Pretty cool. Another addition to the sleep toolbox! Some subliminal spiritual…
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Diagnosed 10/05/11
Hey Everyone! I have been a ghost on this board since the first day of treatment and you all have helped me so much. I have been meaning to post, but I had some complications with treatment and then I got to the point I didn't even feel like being on the computer- I'm sure you understand. I had a diagnosis of Squamous Cell…
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chemo for npc- .....TO PRESERVE LIFE
i would like to share this article, and maybe it can help somebody in some way. http://www.parkwaycancercentre.com/articles-by-dr-ang/article/drugs-don-t-just-treat-diseases-they-preserve-life
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Neurologist Nurse called - Low/No Vitamin D in his body.
The nurse called the house yesterday and told my husband he has no vitamin d in his body and he needs to go out and get some and take immediately. Not sure why his vitamin d levels would be low. He gets out of the house everday.
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had a tonsillectomy to test my tonsils since right tonsil was swollen and swollen right lymph node..
nothing to be concerned of (he also checked my nasal) except white little bumps or pus on my lymph node? what does this mean? he said he put in tests that i wont get till next week or 2....so i'm worried out of my mind what it is. hoping it's nothing but an infection and nothing cancerous....anybody had anything similar?…
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Need to vent
So ive been in the hospital going on two weeks, came in for a trachostomy and ended up with a good case of pnemonia, today i got the pathology reports back, all show cancer squimish cell. This is my third time down the cancer road and i don't know if i have it in me. In the begining iwas a healthy 280 now i can verly…
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My father has tongue cancer....advice please
So from the beginning my father was having hard time swallowing , talking, eating , etc. The doctors went in and saw his tonsils were very infected so they removed them and took it as that was the problem. Well then the symptoms keep progressing with no improvement. Then they did a MRI and saw a mass on the base of his…
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Excercise
I know there are some real excerise buffs on this forum. How much to you folks believe this has helped you in not only fighting cancer but helping with your recovery from treatment. Personally speaking I think cardio workouts are benefical although there was a period of a month or so where all I could do is take a short…
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Oops
Now that's embarrassing. Don't know why I posted 4 times. What an attention seeker hahahaha xxxx
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My little farewell
Had my checkup again today. All good two years out. In the beginning I didn't think I would be on here saying that. Really makes me realise you just have to live. Simple. Yes I know we have side effects. Just channel that to believing that's how it's always been. Reason why I say that is cause the doc said how's your…
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My little farewell
Had my checkup again today. All good two years out. In the beginning I didn't think I would be on here saying that. Really makes me realise you just have to live. Simple. Yes I know we have side effects. Just channel that to believing that's how it's always been. Reason why I say that is cause the doc said how's your…
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My little farewell
Had my checkup again today. All good two years out. In the beginning I didn't think I would be on here saying that. Really makes me realise you just have to live. Simple. Yes I know we have side effects. Just channel that to believing that's how it's always been. Reason why I say that is cause the doc said how's your…
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One prob with being so careful in Australia on pharmacology drugs
Cannot get Pilocarpine in tablet form and this ordering on line is so hard. Should not compain really if only major prob is dry mouth.One day I will be able to say and spell its real name XEROSTOMIA phew LOL
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New and Glad to Be Here (Considering:)
Hello everyone. I came here for ESH, finally! I was first dx Dec 2008 with partial glosectomy (lt) and had a recurrence in 2 lymph nodes followed with partial neck resection in Feb 2010. This was followed with cisplatin and radiation (37 txs). I am So Thankful to be Alive!!! I became violently ill during treatment, keeping…
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Soft tissue Fullness of left PNS??
Let me take this opportunity to welcome myself back to forum 2012.registering.......logged in. ok my question is i took a C.T scan after 5 month post rad treatment for PNS and the only thing that show up was soft tissue fullness of left PNS..is this something to worry about..the tumor is now gone though.