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Any experience with Oil Pulling Therapy?
I'm going to start radiation therapy soon. Just wonder if anyone has experience with OPT to ease any dry mouth issues. Thanks, olivia
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Chef Daddy Mike Son
I just got off the phone with Mike and his Son is not doing so well, he is having problems with enlarged heart and swelling. Please keep him in your prayers. Hondo
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Need you guys thoughts about a issue that I am having
Hi Guys Currently me and my wife is having a issue about affording doctors future doctors apt's so my question is should I call up all my doctors and tell them we need to cancel all doctors apt's because we cant afford them anymore or what should I do? We do have insurance but it seems like my wife insurance isnt paying…
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Lonley and Scared
Hi everyone I am so sorry about us all being here on this site however happy for having found it, I too need friends and am new to this site
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on a serious note tongue is still easily split and is very sesitive
Had tongue op 08June 11 finished Radiation 27Oct 11 (wow that's not so long ago)Ok am puzzled am still on pain med more so for side effects of rad so I can sleep , But side if tongue and gums ( had wisdom teeth removed ) are still sensitive and easily hurt E.G. brushing teeth, and the throat opening is weird I can eat what…
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Pascotty
Hi did you get my Message earlier about our sojourn down your way in March
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Massive tongue swelling just when all was feeling better
Hi all, I finished tomotherapy for my late stage 3 tongue cancer on 11/11/2011, and my last erbitux infusion 11/30/2011. I missed out on thanksgiving of course, but had started eating small portions of solid food just before Christmas. I was determined to have some Chinese food Christmas eve, and I was actually able to…
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post rad dental care
Does anyone go to dentist for professional flouride treatment? My girlfriend who is 3 months out of radiation therapy. She has been using flouride tray daily but I've read it is also recommended to do professional flouride treatment at the dental office 2 to 4 times a year. The problem is her dentist doesnt believe she…
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roll call
How do you post to roll call--maybe I've had to much Chemo--can't think to well
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Tongue ulcer from rad?
Did anyone develop ulcers on the side of the tongue where the radiation (primary tonsil) was aimed? I am 2 weeks done treatment, and I mostly escaped mouth sores but I have what looks like an ulcer on the side of my tongue at the back.
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On The Road Again
Hi all: In just a few hours I'll be on the road again. Headed to G'burg with friends for a week! I have to leave my babies here though and I hate that! Hope everyone's first week of new year has been good. Have a prayer request. My sister's best friends are two people she went to high school with and she's known Martha…
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Funny what you forget between surgeries
This is my third surgery on my tongue. Two last May and another last week. What surprises me is how much I've forgotten since the last surgeries. My tongue is swollen from the surgery and it's harder to swallow and my speech seems more messed up. But I could be all wrong. It's only be a week. I've started eating soft food…
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SSD and unemployment
Anyone here collect both SSD and UE? If we can't collect both then why SSD since there is more money from UE?
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don't know if this is the right place
First I have to tell you that my husband is stage 1v breast cancer, however he has mets to all the bones. Back in 2009 he had mets at the base of the skull, had radiation etc. I am posting here because we recently discovered a tumor or knot the size of a quarter in his neck area...kind of close to the base of neck, but not…
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GOOD-BY from HONDO
Hi everyone I have been here for a pretty long time posting but feel now it is time to leave. God has really blessed me in taking care of me while dealing with this NPC cancer all three times. As many of you know the last time my C came back all the doctors could offer me was just more Chemo and only gave me less then a 5%…
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January 2, 2009
Well this last three years has been an adventure to say the least. I was Dx on Janaury 2, 2009....the first time that I heard the words, "you have throat cancer".... Happy to say that I'm still here and doing well. I have developed many great friendships while on this forum. It has given me a lot, and hopefully I have…
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ACS Facebook users, old friends finding you?
I have some old friends from high school who I haven't spoken to for ages and finding me on facebook recently, requesting confirmation. I do not know whether to initiate contact. I believe most of my fb friends now are aware of what I'm going through and I am not sure whether I want to spread the news to old friends I do…
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Update
I am still having problems with no saliva not able to eat very much I am 13 mounts after treatment. I have got very weak and tired I have a bad sinus head congestion my Doctor gave me 2 rounds of antibioses which has caused yeast infection in my throat. I had blood work last week and the Doctor said my red blood cells were…
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Thank you
Thank you everyone for your kind words. Sharon, I think my depression (and only admit it here) came from the fact that I was the center of attention. Then suddenly it stops. I don't exactly mean that how it sounds. All of you can relate that once they say you are cancer free it does not really end physically or…
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Back
Hello everyone and happy new year. I am coming up on 2 years cancer free. During my cancer I was constantly on here and there are a few members that I am enternally grateful too. Not only for their advice but their humanity. These people (and I still see they are here helping others) I hope I can help others in even the…
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Prayers did the job
Just got back from dad's appointment and everything looks great. His tumors have reduced by over 80%. The only thing that showed on the scan was two spots in his lympe nodes. Everything else was clean. The doctor plans on doing 9 more rounds of the same and see what happens. The nurses seem to have their own treatment paln…
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Radiation Ulcer
My husband is 6 months out from 37 radiation and 5 chemo treatments for SCC diagnosed in January for tumor on aryepiglottic fold and 2 lymph nodes. Around the 3rd month out of radiation they noticed an ulcer that formed in the left supraglottic region of his throat. The 2 lymph nodes and tumor have completely resolved.…
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1st scope since treatment ended
Just got back from the first scope since treatment ended on 10-19-11 and dr said it looks good no mass on the tonsil, still inflamed though He scheduled a ct scan and said he will compare that from the first one and if all looks well he will see him in 4 months. I tried to say in not so many words are we ok and the dr said…
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Scan Type and Frequency
I know this subject has been brought up before but I couldn't find the answer in previous posts. I would like to know what frequency scans are done post-treatment. Buzz has had scans every three months. Out of 5 scans, 3 have been PET scans which have shown increased activity in several areas. September's scan showed a…
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Eating Habits
I have always been a carnivore but I think I am losing my appetite for meat. Not only does it taste dry due to the lack of saliva but it just isn't appealing. I wonder if I am a closet vegan. I have always liked most veggies but I don't think I could eat them and only them. Come to think of it I occasionally like fish and…
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Liquid Recipes
Can anyone give me a list of...or a resource for recipes of decent tasting, high protein/calorie food. We have a commercial grade blender coming this week and my wife is so tired of Ensure Plus and Boost Plus. It is supposed to have a recipe book with it but I fear that it is more geared towards smoothies, etc. I have been…
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Week 5 of 6 radiation and chemo
Hello Everyone forgive me if I am not allowed to post here as I am a caregiver. My mom is 56 yrs old and was diagnosed with throat cancer. Her primary was never found but they went ahead and began her treatment 30 shots of radiation and 6 treatments of chemo which is a 2 hour drip of taxol and a 1 hour drip of carboplatin.…
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hey Bigfuzzy
What you riding I am on a Merida
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Enjoy the New Year Everyone
I wish you all the best in 2012 Let us remember all of our family and friend who are still going through treatment as the old year comes to an end and the new one begins. Also let us remember the ones who did not make it to see 2012 may their memories continue to be a part of us here on CSN. I wish and pray for each of you…
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My fathers PET SCAN
Well so far my father has had 2 PET SCANS since his radiation and chemo ended back in August, and they both have been NED. I am soo elated I, i, I just am soo HAPPY! However, something still reminds me that this nasty disease still has the chance to come back... several years down the road.... He has another PET SCAN in 2…