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Head and Neck Cancer

Tube scar
Only thing that really matters is that I don't have cancer and I hope it doesn't come back. But sometimes I like to pretend that I don't have to worry about that anymore and worry about the little, unimportant things I used to be able to worry about when I was invincible! This question is one of those. Did anyone else's…
Advice
How do they put in a feeding tube? Is having it in painful and what do you do for the pain?
Feeding tube causes intense pain every time I swallow
I have a feeding tube down my nose/throat, and I get a sharp, stab like pain every single time I swallow. Is this normal? I'm not back in the hospital till Monday, and I'll be asking for them to please give me a g-tube because this is ridiculous. I can't sleep. This is my second night with the tube in. Is it normal for it…
May choose not to do chemo.
My brother was diagnosed in June 2009, with Stage IV squamous cell carcinoma at the base of the tongue with lymph node involvement. Radiation oncologist recommended seeing a medical oncologist re: chemo, but my brother is reluctant. I've heard the combination of chemo and radiation is the best way to go. Any suggestions…
Hiccups--peg tube problem?
My husband just finished 4 rounds of chemo and 35 rad treatments. He continues to have a terrible time with hiccups and stomach "surprise" throw up. He is on TPN and only takes a tiny amount of water by mouth. He doesn't feel nauseous.... his stomach just seems irritated randomly and then he tosses the little that is in…
Last day was a very tearful one!!
H Everyone, WOOHOO!! I'm finally done, had my last chemo last week and my last radiation treatment today. I just wanted to tell everyone of the wonderful experience I had after finishing today. My husband drove me to the cancer center and was waiting in the lobby for me. When I came out into the lobby two of my sisters…
Quitting Smoking
Hi all out there: Same topic different verse. As I mentioned before my husband has finished chemo and radition for head and neck cancer and got a fabulous report on his CT scan June 5; does not go back to the radiation oncologist until August 25 and the regular oncologist on Sept. 17. It is eight months ago today we…
Husband Just Diagnosed
My husband was just diagnosed with hypopharyngeal cancer with spread to lymph nodes. I am so scared, and he is very stoic. He will have 6 treatments (1 per week) of chemo, and then several weeks of daily radiation with a few more chemos thrown in for good measure. The doc says their protocol has 80-85% cure rate, which is…
Fungus infection?
My husband is currently undergoing chemo and radiation treatments. He is an inpatient for 5 days and out for 9. Anyway I just spoke with him on the phone and he said that he has a fungus infection in his mouth. Has anyone else ever experienced this???
CANCER DE LENGUA
Hola a todos buenas tardes, me llaman José María. Por suerte o por desgracia soy nuevo en este foro, más bien creo que por desgracia, ya que todo me empezó con una pequeña llaga en la lengua, a la que no hice mucho caso, tomo pastillas para las aftas''y `` creí que mejoraba, pero pasaron 3 o 4 meses y ya no podía comer…
New to this board
I guess I qualify as a cancer survivor: I survived the treatment, anyway, and thus far things look good. I was diagnosed with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil (HPV-related) in June 2008 with one lymph node involved. Did six weeks of radiation and Cisplatin at Johns Hopkins, completing treatment Oct. 5.…
post neck disection/tonsilectomy
Hello Everybody, I hope everyone is doing okay with this pain in the butt cancer. Man, it can wear you down. It has been a while since my last post. I was dagnosed in early July with the dreaded SCC in my throat. I too was angry, scared, anxious... all the dreary falable emotions. I was particularly, over anxious about the…
Skin problems
Can anyone tell me if they have had skin problems since being treated with radiation and also chem.? My last treatments were in February of 2007. I have problems with my skin easily bruising and tearing. Just a slight rub on something causes blood to collect under my skin and make a purplish spot on my skin. This is on my…
palate cancer
has anyone been diagnosed with palate cancer? I am newly diagnosed and know nothing about the procedures? how is surgery? does it always require chemo or radation? anyone with any info or help would be greatly appreciated!
newbie member
Got my custom made mask today, so I guess I am now truly a member of the club. I begin chemo and radiation on 8/24, but have refused the peg tube for now. Drinking Ensure 2-3X a day,and have gained 6 pounds! Whoo hoo! Am up to a whopping 139lbs at 5'9". Praying I can swallow - for a few weeks anyway. Thanks for all of your…
ROLL CALL RESPONSES
Thank you to all that responded. Jkino bay had reported that MOM674 was briefly on the board, but she fought hard and had a tough run. Unfortunately, she did not make it and passed away in December. May she rest in peace. Hunpot did not check back in, but hope she is doing well after her mom passed away in August 2008. My…
Just Diagnosed
Hi all, Just been diagnosed, and am very alone & afraid. Hubby is saddened and angry. Two teens are in denial and scared. I just finished my early morning pity party (only time I am alone)and feel better. I have been thru all the testing and pray I am able to muster up the strength to accept and join the fight. Scheduled…
First Day of Chemo/Radiation
Good Morning Ya'll, My Husband starts his first treatment on Monday @ 10am. We are both just wondering what to expect for the first day/week. He will have Cisplatin first and then his radiation treatment. He has a tumor on his right tonsil with three lymph nodes involved. Also wondering what is typical during the…
ROLL CALL Update
This roll call was started in August 2008. Not everyone responded in the January roll call. Please check in if you had previously enrolled. A status is not required unless you are still being treated or completed treatment since the last roll call. If you are checking in for the first time, please provide the type of…
Confirmed Diagnosis
Well as of yesterday, I have definitely been diagnosed with the BIG-C. The DR. believes I have HPV related Squamous Cell Carcinoma(is that spelled right?)in my head/neck. He feels that I may have caught it early, I hope. I have a PET next week and a neck disection for the following week. Radiation/chemo to top it off. When…
Radiation
Hello All, My 46 year old brother just had surgery to have cancer removed from his face. They removed the cancer entirely. He does not have to do any kemo. The radiologist does however want him to do radiation therapy(6 weeks of radiation)they are afraid that it will come back if he does not do the therapy. The side…
Did you feel the tumor?
For those of you who had tumors in he nasal area - did you actually feel it like a blockage? The one my husband had been operated on he did feel it and actually if you looked up his nose you could see the fleshy matter. It was operated on and removed, but now he feels it coming back again....a quick biopsy confirmed the…
My husband is half way done with radiation treatments
My husband has had 18 radiation treatments and 17 left. So far is is doing remarkable, I think. I know he might not think so since he is going through all this. And he has only 4 more Erbetux treatments......hurray!!! I just hope he can continue to eat. There is always the blender we can use too when necessary. The doctors…
Will my husband become sterile from chemo/radiation treatments?
I am curious if this happens after the first chemo treatment or if this happens gradually after numerous treatments. Does it happen to everyone? We are done having children, but I am just curious.
Is there anyone here where radiation didn't work???
My husband began radiation this last week -- 2 sessions a day for 5 days (plus chemo) and the tumor appears to be GROWING not shrinking!!!! Anyone else ever deal with this adn if so then what did the docs do???
EAR PAIN
I FINISHED 33 RADIATION TREATMENTS TO THE TUMOR ON MY VOCAL CORD ON MARCH 31- THE EAR PAIN IS STILL AWFUL - DR SAID IT WAS REFERRED PAIN FROM MY THROAT- BUT ALMOST 4 MONTHS AND MY VOICE HAS NOT RETURNED- HAVE SOME THROAT PAIN AND THE EAR PAIN MOST OF THE TIME- ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE THIS
realistic expectations
I am just about to start radiation treatments for supragalotic cancer. I am not sure how many weeks of treatment but around 6. I teach at a university and am trying to plan around the treatments and side affects. I can either take the whole semester off or continue teaching but make arrangements for a few weeks of my…
Finally got surgery date
We finally set a surgery date for my father next Wednesday at Cedars Sinai with the chief of Head and Neck surgery; however, even though we're happy that we finally got a date to get the tumor removed, the surgeon clearly warned us that he knows that the tumor will come back but doesn't know how long it will take (anywhere…
Thanks for words of wisdom
I really appreciate your comments re my uncertainty of what my symptoms are from. I will try to not to stress too much although it's difficult to forget when you swallow every few seconds and always feel a lump sensation. Your kindness and info on this site is so inspiring. I will let you know how things go. Thanks again.…
9 month check up- ENB
I am leaving on Sunday to go back to MDAnderson for my 9 month checkup. Im nervous, but confident it will be just fine. I find it comforting to type this for some reason.

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