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Head and Neck Cancer

Fatigue, months after radiation
My mother is in her late 70's and was diagnosed with SCC of the tongue. She had removal of the tumor and margins on her tongue along with a neck dissection in Dec. 2003. In late January, she began 33 radiation treatments of the tongue, neck and lymph nodes. She has dry mouth which wakes her up frequently during the night.…
transplant bowel for esophagus
My dad has throat cancer and went through radiation and chemo last summer. In March of this year he had to have his larnyx removed because the cancer was back. Last week we learned the cancer has returned again and they are planning surgery next week to take a portion of his bowel and rebuild an esophagus after taking out…
Halter Monitor
Has anyone that has had head and neck cancer had a halter monitor done? I have experienced four episodes of blacking out since I found out that I had cancer and yesterday the doctor told me that he wanted to do a halter monitor test on me so I am curious if anyone else with the same type of cancer as me has had this done…
Parotid gland - diagnosis process
I am not yet positive that I have cancer, but so far all signs point to yes. I see my doctor Monday morning. Any words of wisdom during this stressful time? Thanks.
bubbling liquid in throat after radiation, help!
Last week my husband completed his radiation for cancer of the larynx. The last two and a half weeks he had radiation twice a day. Along with the thick mucas, he is having difficulty with 'bubbling' in his throat. He says it's like someone poured peroxide down there. He can actually feel the sides of his throat bubbling.…
G-tube
My husband has had his G-tube for 6 weeks post surgery and we start radiation on Thursday. He has started to have some bleeding around the tube..is this normal? We are not sure what to expect.....thanks for any help and words of wisdom for starting radiation....thanks for any help...sdawe
Help! Dad just diagnosed with squamus cell - need some information!
My dad was diagnosed with squamus cell on the left side of neck - primary we think is right below it in the throat. He is having a PET scan on Friday. He is a very special case - he had Hodgkins Disease in the late seventies and went through radiation for that which got it. Since then he has had tons of medical issues the…
eustachian tube repair after rad. trt.
Has anyone had, or heard about repair of the eustachian tube(s) after radiation treatment? Still with fluid filled ears 2 years out of treatment. Also, a neck that is becoming "wooden" to the touch. Thanks for any advice.
Dueling Doctors
Here's one for you! This morning I had a radiology test on my ability (or inability) to swallow after 8 weeks since the end of my radiation. As it turns out, the upper sphincter in my esophogus is closed off and won't allow anything to pass. I was given one teaspoon of berium and told they "didn't need to see any more". It…
Extreme congestion
I had a total larngectomy about a year ago. I have had the typical runny nose but as of late the congestion has become severe. Major headache and really stuffy. I've been using OTC congestion meds. No relief. Anyone have something they have found that works?
My Uncle
My uncle battled throat cancer about seven years ago. He was fine until about four months ago. He started with a hoarse voice, so he headed to the doctors. It seems that his cancer is back and worse then ever. He is being moved to a hospice and is not expected to come out. I am very depressed about this whole situation. I…
Nasopharynx Cancer
My father-in-law was diagnosed w/this cancer. He is currently undergoing chemo therapy treatments for the next 3 months. I am wondering if there are any precautions that should be taken while cleaning up after him? I have "heard" that many chemo patients are advised to not sleep next to their spouse until treatments are…
shingles- whats going on!?
i had esophageal cancer and went through chemo and surgery. now i get tests done every 4-5 months. i suddenly got this burning rash and terrible back pains. the pain was worse than anything, including cancer, that i ever experienced. i was diagnosed with shingles and given heavy doses of codiene. i was told that this is…
CyberKnife. New Hope
If you have been told that you have an inoperable tumor(s), please look into CyberKnife, This new treatment is painless, non-invasive, no side-effects, no frame required radiation surgery that is allowing previously inoperable tumors to be treated. For more info, go to www.cksociety.org. I do not work for CyberKnife or any…
squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue
I am 27 years old and I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue on Feb.6,2003. At the time I was 8 1/2 months pregnant with my second daughter. I have never smoked. chewed tobacco, etc.. I wasn't a risk candidate. This all started out as an ulcer under my tongue 3 months before! My ENT dr. decided to wait…
thick saliva
Hello, It has been four months from tongue recontruction surgery. The flap has schrunk and has a provided a gap between the teeth and the new tongue for fulids to puddle. All treatments are finished, no chemo (neg nodes!) but I did complete six weeks of radiation thearpy. This has created salivia with a rubber consistancy.…
Head and Neck Success Stories
I'd like to start a thread on people that have good experiences and advice to share with others. I am 5 years removed from radiation and neck dissection for squamos cell carcinoma in the tonsil and lymph nodes in the neck. Went through all the struggles of feeding tube, getting over pain meds, eating, swallowing etc... I…
CyberKnife. New Hope
If you have been told that you have an inoperable tumor(s), please look into CyberKnife, This new treatment is painless, non-invasive, no side-effects, no frame required radiation surgery that is allowing previously inoperable tumors to be treated. For more info, go to www.cksociety.org. I do not work for CyberKnife or any…
anyone using salagen?
My rad-onc has offered me salagn to preserve salivary gland functioning during/after rad therapy, but his experience with it is mixed. Has anyone tried it?
Cerebrospinal fluid leak from ear
I had nasopharyngeal carcinoma (stage IV - T2N3) in 2002, and I completed induction chemotherapy and IMRT radiation in 2003. I've done well since. Now I have a cerebrospinal fluid leak from my right ear. I have suffered no head trauma so I suppose the insult to my dura is probably from the radiation. Anyone else experience…
Others with Parotid tumor and cancer
If you or someone close is dealing with Parotid tumors or cancer, you might like to visit a community of others in the same situation. The site "Parotid Hope" (www.parotidhope.com) has user forums and chat rooms where you can share, learn and connect. Hope this helps.
Thyroid damage from radiation treatment
I am recovering from radition treatments to the throat and neck area. My Doctor now tells me that I have some throid damage from the treatment and my thyroid is only functioning at about 70%. Has anyone else expierienced this and what can I expect.
nasopharyngeal cancer stage 4
my husband was diagnosed in sept 2004 with nasopharyngeal cancer stage 4. he has finished his first treatment of radiation/chemo. he still needs to have more chemo which we are told is going to be like a life insurance policy. however as my husbands weight has dropped drematically they will only consider this if he gains…
Finally eating fairly well
I still don't have saliva...but have managed to learn how to swallow with only a small amount of liquid. My taste is back to around 80% and I can eat hot and spicey foods! I actually have an appetite! That's the good news. It' the steroid I am on...the bad new...the steroid is for the mass they found in my brain a week…
How long to swallow
My husband diagnosed with a type of throat cancer wherein they performed surgery and 35 treatments of radiation. During and since the radiation, he's been having extreme difficulty swallowing. It's been 3 weeks since the last radiation treatment. Can people who have had radiation to the throat/tonsil/neck area let us know…
Showwing Support
I just wanted to let everyone know I found an ebay store that sells awareness products for all types of cancers. I have bought their window decals and mailing labels for melenoma and was very pleased. The site address is http://www.ebaystores.com/idc-design?refid=store If anyone knows of any other souces please let me…
excessive phlegm production five years past radiation
am writing this for my 79 year old father because he has a hernia and cannot sit for long. He had radiation which successfully stopped (inadequate word, I know) his throat cancer in 2000. Immediately after the radiation, his body started producing excessive amounts of mucus, which, along with the scarring (affecting the…
1 Month Post Radiation - Larynx
I am a 44 year male diagnosed with T1 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the left Vocal Chord. Non Smoker - occassional wine drinker. Initial ENT thought it was a wart. 99% Certain it was not cancer. Ooops Wrong. They removed it surgically thinking it was a wart. Followed this up 6 weeks later with 28 radiation treatments. My…
my boyfriend needs help
My boyfriend has been dealing with his cancer very well. He eats, and takes care of himself and thankfully he hasn't been getting too sick anymore. He doesn't want me to tell people this, because he doens't want people to know of his problems. But as a cancer patient, he is alwaysa t the doctor. he has no time for a job,…
mouth ulcers away!
I finally found something for my dad's ulcers (esophageal cancer). It is A little known old medicine that is available over the counter at some pharmacies called Debacterol. It is marked for canker sores but it worked terrific on dad's oral sores. It comes in a real simple prefilled Qtip applicator. Anybody could do it. I…

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