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what i can do to prepare?
i have read about putting on weight i am about 20 pounds over wieght since moving back to the states 10 months ago. But have lost apitite and not sleeping. I have read about glutamine would that help to start taking before? I am taking a vitamin drink called Reliv. Could i start doing something with my neck skin ahead of…
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told 2 weeks ago
2 weeks ago fri. told scamous cell carcinoma. I was being treated for TB lympendentis for the large neck mass, for 4 months. I moved from the jungle in costa rica back to maine last year. I went to doctor in maine for just a check up told him about lump in neck he said keep and eye on it. I moved down to rhode island in…
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Another recovery milestone of sorts...
I can chew gum again without it sticking to my teeth! Not a big deal, just another small sign that I am still getting better even after a year post tx. BILL
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Clean bill of health !
Looks like whoever read my last CT scan screwed up. The "spot" they saw saw ON my thyroid was in reality, the dead original tumor the body has yet to reabsorb. BILL
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Healing process following treatment
I completed my radiation and chemo on my base of tongue cancer end of Dec. 07. As of April 5, I am still underweight, raspy throat, can't eat solid foods, and relatively weak. Don't see Dr. till 4/18. Don't know if healing process is normal.
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Happy Saturday!
Not much going on in here so I had to say something! LOL So, HAPPY SATURDAY TO ONE AND ALL ! BILL
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Stomach Troubles?
I finished my chemo and radiation at the end of December, but at least a couple of times a week, I get stomach cramps and feel bad, I don't know if it is from the kind of food I am eating or from the mucus drainage that I still experience. I can't take vitamins of any kind which I don't like because I need the nutrients.…
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Anyone know how cuzzy is?
i've emailed cuzzy several times but haven't gotten a response. Does anyone know how she is doing? i am concerned about her.
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soccerfreaks
cuzzy, just wanted to let you know, if you haven't already heard....SOCCER IS IN 'DA HOUSE!!! He was back in chat yesterday and doing just great. I am sure you guys here will be hearing from him again soon. Thank you for being concerned about him. He is very dear to all of us.
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its back
well...biopsy didnt go so great...i guess my 35 rads were all for nuthin,appt at Mayo in 3 weeks to see whats next...sure wish the chat wasnt on the fritz here...could really use the support...wish me luck...
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Set Back
Well I went 15 whole days without using my peg, but had to go in for my 6th esophageal dilation and now have to use the peg again. Bummer! The pain from the dilations make it very difficult to eat or drink anything by mouth for quite a few days afterwards. Has anyone else had to deal with these dilations?
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Check up tomorrow
Am I the only one who gets nervous before every dang Doctors appointment? I know everything is well but for some odd reason I get all freaked out the night before I go. I love all the Doctors and nurses I deal with, could NOT ask for better people but still............
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tube feeding
Last week a patient in these discussions said he had a G-tube and was throwing up. Could not keep the nutrition down. My advice is to try BURPING a lot before pouring in the formula. Also, the liquid flows best when we INHALE, so do that, watch it flow, then exhale.
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soccerfreaks
Where are you, Soccerfreaks? There are lots of us out here who are wondering since you helped us with your upbeat and positive outlook...we are worried about you
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3 days and counting
Just wanted to let you guys know that I've gone three whole days now without using my PEG tube! I am bound and determined to get it out! My goal is to go for three weeks without using it at all. Wish me luck!
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HELP-RADIATION QUESTIONS
Hi, I will be starting radiation for Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the minor salivary glands, low grade. My question is all I seem to hear is how bad things can go from the radiation. Has anyone had things go good for them? Also how long has it been since the radiation, and did you have any cancer come back? Thanks!
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Checkin' in
I've been remiss in checking in with you guys for the last couple of weeks. I did just catch up with reading the new post and Marie, you seem to be doing great! I'm very happy for you. I don't have much to report in the way of improvement. I still can only whisper and swallowing continues to be painful. However, I eat any…
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Inspiring video
In case you have not seen this.......... http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw JK
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Sinus Cancer
Could someone please give me info on this. My husband is in the process of being diagnossed with a Brain tumor/Pineal gland tumor and possible sinus cancer. The brain tumor is there and will be going to the neurosurgeon on Thurs and he will be "officially" diagnossed then. The type of tumor that it is can spread to the…
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woo whoo
i was doing chemo once a week good news at the dr he has me going every 3 weeks now. for a 6 hr treatment. im doing a little better with the mask.. my rough the first week.....
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First PET scan and update
Thank goodness my PET scan showed no activity! Went to my ENT on Monday and he did the microscope in my throat. He showed me what he saw on film. No wonder my throat hurts and I can't swallow without pain! My throat is so swollen I don't know how anything goes down. I asked about my voice and he wants another two months of…
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sinu-nasal undifferentiated carcenoma
Is there anyone out there, that can enlighten me ?? My son has the above diagnosis and is about to start radiation. He has finished his chemo. He is being treated by M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. I am his mother and very concerned. Thank-you in advance.
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Voice
Hello all, just wondering...how long did it take to get your voice back to normal. When i talk it feels like I'm talking from my chest and not my diaphram. Did any of you have that problem? I'm sure everyone's voice gets back to normal or near normal at different rates, but I'm just asking each person to give me the story…
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WooHoo! another clean PET scan!
Thank God for modern meds, great doctors, and the support I get from everyone here and in other parts of my life! (and mostly my Girlfreind,Jane) I get so nervous before a scan or test it screws up the few days prior to the test, but as usual, the doctors were right! I hope everyone is doing as well as I am feeling at this…
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where is?
Hi...I've been wondering if any of you have heard from soccerfreaks...I was corresponding with him but haven't heard from him for awhile and I kind of worried...
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be4man (Barbara)
Just looking at some old posts here and see you have a PET scan tomorrow! Good luck, your in my thoughts and prayers! BILL
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my hands
i put a picture of my hands in my gallery were there splitting from chemo .. the doc gave me meds for them and there doing better but wanted yous to see them... after a few days im gonna put one in of my chemo rash that i got. its about cleared up to thanxs to the docs.....connie
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Earth to MOM674
Come in MOM674................Your Support Group is here and waiting..................Please respond. JK
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Message for MOM674
You said you were about to start chemo and radiation. I went through that in Sept-Oct and wanted to give you a few tips to consider BEFORE you start. Things I learned the hard way that worked for me. Of course each of our situations is different. Please consider: 1) You should be using moisturizers on the area to be…
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IM PEELING
I'V BEEN IN RIADTION FOR 3 MONTHS NOW AND MY FACE IS PEELING DOWN MY NECK ITS REAL TIGHT AND IT HURTS LIKE CRAZY, AND MY HANDS LOOK LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE JUST TOOK A KNIFF AND CUT THEM UP ANY ONE HAVE THIS AND WHAT THEY DO. I GOT ALL KINDS OF CREAM JUST NOT DOIN IT.....