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Can We Compare Notes on Gunk? Ewww Alert
Ugh. "Normally", I have small, polite gobs of goo that I hack up from time to time. After my neck dissection, it was more "substantial" (before, I regularly brought up very small amounts). Lately, my production has increased greatly - sometimes it's great green rubbery goo. Sometimes, I have a rough time with my "goo…
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acinic cell carcinoma
perotid gland
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Merry Christmas!
CT results today ... doc said NED, Merry Christmas to us all.
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Down in the Dumps and Need Prayers
Hi Guys, Haven't been posting much, as I have tried to be on the leukemia board. As you may remember, my husband Pat just recently got NED on head and neck cancer 2 years out. Unfortunately, he also has chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He has had it for 11 years and has been on watch & wait (no treatment). Tests in November…
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Foul odor
So my family says that I really stink, when ever I cough up somthing, which is all the time I can smell it. But they say that the smell is really strong and really stinky. I am taking some stuff called paw paw cell regulation that is a wood product. On google there is some articles about DMSO which is a wood product and…
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CT contrast drink--need more info
Hey All, Need to get my regular CT this Friday. However this time I am drinking some concoction or other, which I have not done before. One small problem, I will be drinking this while running a webinar, any side effects I need to be aware of..imaging staff said not to worry, but looking for those with a more personal…
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Metallic Taste In The Mouth After Radiation Treatments For Base of Tongue Cancer
My Dad finished 35 radiation treatments in October for squamous base of tongue cancer, stage 2. My Dad is 77 and in excellent health and tolerated the treatments well, but, of course, with mucous, loss of taste, etc. My Dad is slowly getting his taste back (sweet taste coming slowly) but claims that he has a metallic taste…
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Swelling? Scar tissue? ???
Hello to everyone Today I noticed the right side of my dads face was swollen (his jawline) a little that is the side that got the most treatment for tonsil and lymph. When I feel it on his jaw it feels like fatty tissue that moves maybe the size of a quarter. The drs told us to expect the turkey neck and some swelling in…
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Scan Results
Well it's that time again...tomorrow I go for the CT and chest Xray results. I am hoping and praying for another NED. Just feeling a little nervous about this one for some reason. I have had 3 NEDs in and am 9 months out of treatment for Stage 3 SCC Hypopharyngeal.
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Advanced Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Hi All, I've been diagnosed with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer and taking a treatment. My treatment plan is 5 days Chemo / 2 weeks off (1st Cycle) 5 days Chemo / 2 weeks off (2nd Cycle) 6 weeks Radiation with once a week Chemo I've just finished my first round of Chemo, resting for the next one with some side effects like…
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Can you Say NED
Steves MRI came back clean, thank you everyone, until next time Merry Christmas Linda
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Hey Dawn 'sweetblood22'!
I don't think we have private message (PM) capabilities on this board. I've got a question to ask you. Can you shoot me an email to rightclick38@gmail.com? Doug
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♥ Have a great recipe to share?
In the spirit of sharing and gratitude, a website has been set up where recipes can be entered, viewed or downloaded by members. The recipes don’t have to be holiday oriented and can be anything you enjoy and would like to share. Thanks for contributing! Clickable Link: ♥ Recipe Sharing Project…
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nasopharyngeal carcinoma stage 4B
Hello all, one morning my gf (31yrs old) woke up with double vision on her right eye, she lost 50% of her hearing on her right ear and she lost feeling on her right side of her face. I immediately took her to the emergency room and she was diagnosed with stage 4B NPC in early July. Her tumor was 7cm and was super…
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Results for Cat scan this morning
Hello everyone, First of all I want to thank you very much. I will never thank you enough. I know I still have lots to learn from you guys :) . You are the best teachers :) The whole thing is pretty good considering. The scan results were cleared......no other tumor. I am so happy about this and her too. She is getting…
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has anyone else heard this?
I heard on the radio this past week that researchers are going through the prelims to get approved to run clinical trials on a new therapy that they claim could be the cure. tests so far on rats and mice and such have revealed a possible cure. They said that a nano piece of gold is inserted into a liquid which is then…
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How my Doctor Ruined Christmas
I got some lousy news at the doctor yesterday. I have to have another surgery right after Christmas on my tongue to remove another area. The PET/CT scans showed no new areas of concern, but a tiny area that showed up on my post-surgery tests in June is still there. Recently, it's been sore and I was hoping it was just scar…
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Small Bowel Tumor
Had some occasional abdominal pain over the past couple weeks but last Tuesday evening I started vomiting. Wednesday afternoon I was at gastro doctors office and off for CT scan of area. Got call Thursday first thing that I had a small intestine blockage and was admitted to hospital at 10am. They did additional xrays and…
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MRI
Have not been on here for awhile, my husband Steve is doing very well, he is 7 months post treatment. Two weeks ago he did a complete turn around. He can taste he has gained 10lbs, his energy level is up, and his chemo doc says he is doing great, and he does not see this cancer (HPV tonsil one node involved) coming back.…
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Thinking About Those Facing Treatment
At this time five years ago I had just finished surgery and was awaiting radiation and chemo treatment. As I think about those who are facing this now during the holiday season it brings me back to my thoughts during that time. Just to let you know there will be some difficult times during your treatment and recovery, but…
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Salivary glands and mucous - 2
I finished 35 rad and 7 chemo treatments for stage 3 tonsilar cancer in Mar 11. 2 follow-up PET/CT scans have been all clear. However, after 9 months I'm still unable to eat regular food and subsist on 560 calorie Carnation breakfast drink 4 times a day. BTW I was able to take the Carnation orally throughout my treatment…
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Astragalus or Curcumin
Does anyone take this or have any comments regarding the benefits. It is suppose to benefit the immune system. John
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lumbar puncture
Jim goes for a lumbar puncture today at 1PM then i observe him for aa week to see if he shows improvement in confusion and walking. If it does then they will put in a shunt to keep the fluid from building up. He will be in out patient for 8 hours for observation. Ugh! Hewill probably sleep and I will probably get a numb…
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Still here
I tend to stay away from puter when I am falling in my hole fortunately just dipped the heels over the edge. Will be more elaborate soon as I had to get on and apologise so I can go back to sleep hehe it's 0019 hrs here
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Calif. teen takes $100K national science prize
Some really amazing news about technological advancements in cancer treatment. Unfortunately, it could take at least 25 years for practical use though. Calif. teen takes $100K national science prize
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Cat Scan results for next Monday am
Hello friends, Just wanted to say thank you for your suggestions again. I told my partner about your messages saying she should keep on being persistant and keep calling about getting the results. Well she called back a few times and was lucky as she talked to someone live finally. The person booked her for Monday morning…
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Flouride tray alternatives
Hi All, Went to see my ENT today and he scoped me and said everything looked PERFECT. He was concerned about my teeth though. Didn't I read on here about some fluoride gel or something one could use in lieu of trays? Any info would be appreciated. Best to all, Steve
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loss of taste
I have lost all taste for sugar and all bread products taste like a was of flour. Can any one tell me how long this lasts. I have had 3 chemo and 35 radiation treatments.
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Checking In
Hi all: Sorry, I haven't been on lately but have been keeping up. Just returned home this morning from a week in Nashville/Chatt. My friend Debbie (the friend that lost her brother to this beast in Jan.) went to Nashville Mon-Thurs. for the Opryland Country Christmas. Was fabulous. Saw the Louise Mandrell show and the…
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NEW TO THE GROUP (unfortunately) - Tonsil Cancer
My dad (51yo) was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 tonsil cancer. It has spread to the lymph nodes on the same side, and they see a tiny spot on his lungs. He has completed the full neck dissection and the removal of the tonsils. Also, he had his teeth pulled in preparation for radiation. He begins Radiation and Chemo…