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CSN Map of Locations ~ Started to Update
I think I have figured a way for the CSN Locations Map using Google. I'm not exactly sure of all of the specifics as of yet. But I created one with the link below. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Tampa,+Hillsborough,+Florida&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=108290908437938654290.0004899d469e1599afb49 If you can…
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After The Trach
I had my Trach removed a week ago, I'm very happy, but have a few questions, someone that has had a Shiley #6 than went a #4, it was left in for 2 months, you no my l/s larnyx is paraylized, but when my throat was healing, it healed around the oval plug and rubbed till it got sore. to touch it is very firm and the whole is…
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acceptence & what next?
This is my second attempt @ the posting as advised by "scam"? Thanks. I just need to vent a bit. I did not think I saw this all coming, or the events ahead. It seems that everything moves so quickly, overwhelmingly fast. I suppose that is a good thing. I have had the neck dissection. the tonsillectomy. now waiting for some…
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Notable Hearing Loss = Change in Chemo Plan
Mark has "notable" hearing loss and doctors are changing his chemo from Cisplatin to Carboplatin + Taxol. I know I have read of others here who experienced the same thing. Greg, was it you that finished up with Erbitux? They say Carbo-Tax is equal. I said why not do it from jump? Then they have to say they prefer the…
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Radiation and Chemo
I will not see my Oncologist until the end of the month and he will prescribe treatment for Squamous Cell Carcinoma, from what I was told at prior appoints it will be radiation and chem (Cisplatin IV). Has anyone finished treatment with a minimum of side effects and after what week of treatment did you need another driver…
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Aaaiiieeee! Late Hair Loss?
Has anyone else here experienced "late" hair loss? I am roughly five weeks out from end of radiation, and six weeks out from my last cisplatin chemo. During treatment my hair thinned to roughly half of what I normally have, but as my hair is pretty thick, I still had scalp coverage. Hair got all dry and brittle, like it…
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Boost Boost Boost and a Map?
Hello All, Boost After having a diet of Boost/Ensure for the last 3 months practically 24/7, I am curious about how others feel..do you prefer Boost or Ensure..or something else? (I prefer Boost, but Costco only sold ensure..I tried Scandishakes, which were 600 cals and very yummy but too expensive) Where is the cheapest…
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The China Study - Author
A small world story. One of my nurse educators is teaching Neonatal Resuscitation today for some new residents who will be starting their rotations next week. One of the new residents is Thomas M. Campbell II. The co-author of The China Study! I'm waiting for them to get an afternoon break so I can talk to him.
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PEG
Hi Everyone, Well the feeding tube is gone. One more step in this process. The doc had to work at it a little to get it to deflate but once he did, it just slid right out with no pain. Pretty much uneventful. Still got it bandaged up so I don't know if it's going to look like a bullet wound or a second belly button or…
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Dad finished today!
My dad had his last rad treatment today and he finished chemo last Friday. He is very glad to be done. He told me that he feels better now then when he started. All together he lost around 10 pounds, he is still eating and drinking. He is looking foward to relaxing and stating to heal from the treatment. My mom and I are…
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10 responses recieved on survey for Eagle Project to help Head and Neck patients, YOUR help URGENTLY
I have recieved 10 responses on my survey and am hoping for more Dear Patient, I need your help with My Eagle Scout Project My name is John and I am a Life Scout with Troop 511 in North West Austin, Texas. I am working on my Eagle Scout Project. My project is to create a brochure that lists foods and other comfort items…
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High Cholesterol--Is it time for spinach shakes?
wow--all this custard, ensure and milkshakes..Just had my cholesterol checked and it is 246!! Now what? Yikes Stacey
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One Year & Counting
I am just celebrating one year since my last treatment for stage 4 tonsil cancer. I am at a loss for words to say how much better I feel today. Even better today than a few weeks ago. I wanted to post this to give those out there some words of encouragement. A year ago I put on a good face for everyone but I really thought…
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Husband had endoscopy today
Hi all: Basketcase wife again. Charlie had his endoscopy today and he does have a gastric ulcer. The gastro doc biopsied it and told us that it was slightly bleeding and was stopping. (Visit to onc. today blood counts had dramatically improved after having two units of blood last Friday). He is really a great doctor. He…
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IrishGypsie-Report in, thats an Order : )
Irishgypsie, Just checking up on you to see how you are doing, we could use an up date on your situation. Report in as soon as you see this. That's an Order Airman : ) My Best to You and Everyone Here
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Dazey?
Hey Dazey! Haven't heard from you. Hope all is alright. Could you just check in? PM me if you want. Just concerned. ((HUGS)) Patty
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Eagle Project to help Head and Neck patients, YOUR help URGENTLY needed
Dear Patient, I need your help with My Eagle Scout Project My name is John and I am a Life Scout with Troop 511 in North West Austin, Texas. I am working on my Eagle Scout Project. My project is to create a brochure that lists foods and other comfort items that other Head and Neck Cancer Patients have found helpful and…
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Chinasilk ?
Where are you from? I am south of Joliet. I went to U of Chicago There are a couple of more Illinoisians(sp) on the site also. Kent Cass went to NorthWestern like you he is from around the Quad cities. And rattface ended up at U of C also I believe he is from the burbs somewhere closer to Chicago than me. Glad you are…
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Diabetes and Cancer treatment
Do any of you have Diabetes? If so, how did your treatment impact your Diabetes control? Glenn is a Diabetic. Nothing unusual happening yet but I expect to have to make some adjustments at some point.
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trach what to expect
i m haveing surgery 5-25-10 and i will be on a trach for 2 to 3 weeks i already had 3 laser surgery he said it s down deep and cant get laser down that far and already had vocal cord on left side remove now its down deeper and tumor on left side i been dealing with this for a year i was wonder what to expect when i wake up…
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Chef Daddy New Tread and up-date from Mike
Good News Mike is doing very well, he has been out to see his doctor today and the doctor was very impressed with how he is doing. Doc told him he is a very lucky man as most people could not have pulled out of what he went through. Mike is starting to try and eat from his mouth, little at a time, very soft liquid type…
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Radiation Dosages
Can anyone tell me anything about radiation dosages? We were told Glenn would receive 6000gy on the right side and 5400gy on the left. Does anyone know what those numbers signify and what they can be compared to to have significance? In other word, is it a big dose, a medium dose.....?
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Happy Father's Day
to all the courageous Dads out there! Hope you enjoy your day as best as you can!
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I know it is really trivial and meaningless...however, have you had problems with earrings after ra
Please accept my apologies for this very shallow post. With all that everyone is going through, earring questions are at the bottom of the list.. That being said, even though I can hardly eat and have all of the usual problems..I would like to wear both my earrings, but one ear swells up everytime I try.. Has anyone else…
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PEG
Hi everyone, First, thanks for all the responses to my other post about the timing of scans. This Tuesday I get my peg out and was wondering what to expect. Do they just deflate the thing and put their foot on your gut and yank or what? Does it hurt or is it bearable? Just heard some strange stories about removal and was…
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Update on Roger Ball, questions from wife :-!
Hi all, Roger has had 8 rads and 2 chemo's and is shutting down. The Drs said that he was showing symptoms that someone much further along would normally show. He has been upset that they took his teeth away, so he will no longer eat any blended food. Now he does not like the tase of the boost, ensure or any other…
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free cleaning service for women with cancer in treatment???
A social worker friend sent me a website for a national organization that provides four monthly house cleanings for women in treatment. Don't know if it is legit. Site looks "good." www.cleaningforareason.org. Caution: be careful with pain meds when strangers are in the home. Hope this is for real. Vince
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One week through
Hi Folks Just finished the 1st week of Rads and 1st of 3 cistplatin treatments. Everything fine so far, only complaint is the almost-constant bloated feeling. I think its most likely from me eating as much as I can and all the water I'm taking in. I stayed in the hospital for 2 nights during the chemo treatment. They…
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Loss of Voice
My husband has almost completely lost his voice-he is 1 week post-treatment. Is this normal? If yes, how long did it take to get your voice back?
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My brother Paul has cancer
Yesterday, my brother Paul told me he has been diagnosed with tongue and neck cancer. The cancer is on the back of his tongue and he has one large lump plus 3 smaller lumps on his neck which is also malignant. He has, over the past 3 months, lost 30 pounds so when he told me that, I knew that the possibilities of it being…