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Lab At Hershey Medical Center Identifies A Virus That Could Kill Cancer
This is an interesting though older article recently sent to me by a friend. This seems to have real potential and seeing this article was written years ago it's not impossible for this modality of treatment to still be developed and used considering the many years of testing and clinical trials that need to be done before…
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Esophagus..
Something you don't get told about much is your esophagus. All I kept being told was "practice hard swallows" well that's all well and good, but it's not always that easy Back before Christmas/Thanksgiving, I was having an awful time with GERD, or so I thought. It hurt so bad, pantoprazole, zantac, Pepto . Still pain! Off…
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Wanna chat?
Hello - I recently had surgery removing oral cancer from my upper jaw. I still have a hard time understanding “why” as I’ve never smoked or used tobacco. I had a hard time for a while coming to understand this. I just finished radiation a few weeks ago. 30 sessions on my mouth and neck. The other side the surgeon removed…
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The Scary Diagnosis: How They Found My Cancer Video
A fellow recounting part of his H&N cancer experience. In this video, I talk about the scary diagnosis I received and how my doctor found my cancer. I share with you my hope for treatment and how I was hoping to beat this deadly disease.If you're feeling scared about a cancer diagnosis, this video is for you. I talk about…
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Phlegm never stopped + DIY blended meals
I am surprised no one in this thread talks about making your own meals and blending. As soon as I got home from hospital, I began blending. I always maintained a healthy diet, but interestingly, I have no cravings whatsoever now. It is surely because my diet is so balanced. I live on wild salmon, chicken, turkey, eggs,…
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fungating tonsil tumor, wounded during intubation
Hi all, Exhausted caregiver here. Brother, stage 1, 4 cm hpv+ h&N cancer involving tonsil and other areas, locally. During intubatoin for a nephrectomy, the tumor was injured and bled for two days. doctors say it's fungating and freasible. Anyone here having similar situation? Can these kind of tomors still have radiation…
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Waiting
Waiting is the worst!!! I had a CT last Thursday, and my appointment is this Wednesday. I have a pea sized lump, like right on the front of my trachea, slightly right - I know the rules, don't say cancer until you are told it's cancer. But I've been around a while, and not being able to swallow, or serious choking when I…
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Essential Items For Head And Neck Cancer Patients. These are things we've needed and that have help
This was an idea and thread started by adventurebob a couple of years ago. These are all items we compiled as things we found we really needed to help us get through treatment. Obviously, no one needs everything, but I know I used a lot of stuff off this list. So perhaps if you are just starting treatment, or know some one…
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Dental implants post recovery
It's pretty surprising there are no threads on dental implants in this group. Well, here's my situation. Brief backstory - My cancer treatment, radiation and chemo, was a decade ago and successfully treated the cancer with very few long term side effects. Two teeth were extracted as a precaution prior to treatments with no…
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HPV Related Tonsil Cancer - Surgery Only
Hi All, I am a 37 year old female that was recently diagnosed with HPV related tonsil cancer. I had a radical tonsillectomy and neck dissection on the right side of my neck where they removed 40 lymph nodes. My primary tumor in my tonsil measured 1.5mm and cancer was detected in 1 lymph node measuring at 3mm. The cancer…
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Post Treatment Questions
Hi everyone, My husband completed 7 weeks of Cisplatin and radiation on April 5th. As expected the first several weeks after were the worst but he has been steadily improving since. His first ENT appt went well and there was no visable signs of remaining issues and his PET scan is scheduled for the 24th. There are two…
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Anyone Having Trismus Or TMJ (Temporo Mandibular Joint) Issues Or Problems Here Are Some Ideas
Keep it simple-Stick with the sticks, one stick at a time, and skip the Therabite. I guess they work, the concept is good but they are made of plastic, and considering how long they have been making them would think the price would have come down by now because most people's insurance doesn't cover them, and at the crazy…
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Tonsil Cancer - Had TORS and Neck Dissection and current status on radiation
T2 N1 M0 - surgery performed on July 18th and radiation started 8 weeks after surgery. Plan is to do the traditional 30 radiation days. On day 18 of radiation and it is tolerable. No chemo since surgery was performed. 12 more radiation treatments to go. It does suck but feel like all of this is worth it since the…
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WHAT HAPPENED | Throat Cancer | POST Radiation Treatments | My Reactions Day 1-46
This is a video post from a fellow undergoing treatment and documenting it in a series…throat cancer… He says: once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. WHAT HAPPENED | Throat…
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Radiation Treatment To Cure My Cancer | My Reactions Day 28-32
This is a video post from a fellow undergoing treatment and documenting it in a series…throat cancer… He says: once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat…
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Do You Need A New Normal ? Why ? BECAUSE IT IS IMPORTANT FOR OUR SPIRITUAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Hello everyone, I came across this in my travels and thought it may help someone on the discussion board today or in the future. It is written by a woman named Mandymuff, her (screen Name) This woman's insight is timeless. I take no credit for this just passing it along. I hope this helps or inspires someone today. Please…
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My Voice: Laryngectomy and Head and Neck Cancer Information Site Blog By Itzhak Brook MD
Here is a new find, a Blog by a doctor who is a physician and a laryngectomee and has information on it and also covers the whole H&N cancer spectrum Itzhak Brook MD. This is loaded with info about H&N cancer and Laryngectomy info. I think it is worth a look and you will find something here I'm sure. Check the menu on the…
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Wishing Everyone A Happy And Safe 4th Of July Independence Day.
I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy July 4th holiday. While celebrating remember our original founding fathers who put their lives and everything they owned on the line to start this new nation. Their lives were especially on the line because if they didn't succeed high treason was punishable by death. And since…
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Introduction to Radiation Therapy of the Head & Neck--Video
This video is more than an introduction to radiation of the head and neck, this is a very thorough video covering not just radiation and things such as the mask but also other appointments you may have, the treatment itself, side effects, mouth reactions, mouth changes, diet changes, skin changes, fatigue and more. For…
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Got told today that I almost certainly have cancer
Hello group, This is just a random chain of thought because I can't sleep. I'm in my early 30s and I've been feeling sick the past couple of months and on Friday night, I realized that I couldn't eat solid food and that I have this large bleeding tumor thing under my tongue. On Saturday I went to the hospital and they took…
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Radiation Treatment To Cure My Cancer | My Reactions Day 23-27
This is a video post from a fellow undergoing treatment and documenting it in a series…throat cancer…once he was diagnosed He wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer |…
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Head and neck, what to keep an eye out for
I guess first is death of your thyroid. It's fairly important in the grand scheme of things. Get it checked at least every 3 months. Dead thyroid - exhaustion Speech therapy - who are they kidding, it's just to make sure we can swallow, do it, it's important. Baroreceptor dysfunction - usually find you have this when your…
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Stage 4 Throat Cancer Survivor Story - A Perfect Swish!
Throat cancer survivor Mike Hatfield talks about his journey with stage four laryngeal cancer. Diagnosed with larynx cancer, the one-time Omaha front man musician and playground basketball enthusiast, nearly lost the things he loved doing the most.Visit http://www.oacancer.com/throat-cancer... to learn more about Mike's…
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Radiation Treatment To Cure My Cancer | My Reactions Day 19-22
This is a video post from a fellow undergoing treatment and documenting it in a series…throat cancer…once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer |…
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Head and Neck Cancer | Frequently Asked Questions
Head and neck cancer surgeon, Wayne Koch, answers frequently asked questions about head and neck cancers, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment and quality of life issues.. Learn more: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/otolar... Take Care, God Bless Russ
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Hey Guys Remember One Of Our Alumni Who Graduated H&N University
I was going through some older bookmarks and sorting yesterday and came across one for Beagledad and the videos he made. Now almost 4 years ago. Head & Neck Cancer Hacks Take Care, God Bless Russ
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Radiation Treatment To Cure My Cancer | My Reactions Day 15-18
A fellow from Certitude Roofing says: I have throat cancer…once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Radiation Treatment to Cure My Cancer | My…
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Great News!
I've been busy travelling for work, and haven't been on here, as much as I used to be. But, I had my regularly scheduled ENT visit, yesterday - and he scoped my nose again (I had NPG origin). He told me ALL CLEAR, and since I'm 5 years out, I no longer have to see him - as it is very unlikely it will return at this point!…
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Cancer - Motivational video [The V Foundation] Feat Jim Valvano
Cancer - Motivational video [The V Foundation] feat Jim Valvano I hope this video can help someone that is battling cancer. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, and ESPN commentator. The V Foundation has funded…
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WHAT TO EXPECT | Throat Cancer | Radiation Treatment To Cure My Cancer | My Reactions Day 10-14
Throat cancer…once I was diagnosed I wanted to know more and found that YouTube didn’t have anyone documenting their journey. So I am going to do that in hopes it helps someone having to deal with this. NEGU (Never Ever Give Up) Take Care, God Bless Russ