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Neck/Head Radiation - Side effects - Remedies - HELP
I was wondering if anyone knows about something to help with the sores in the mouth. My husband is in the middle of his treatment (33 total) and has a lot of sores. Any input to aliviate the simptoms will be appreciated. How about nausea? sore throat? Thank you all in advance. Jessica Egge
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Clogged mastoid from radiation
Has anyone out there had to have their mastoid drained months after completing neck radiation? My ear has been clogged since 4 weeks into my radiation treatment. I have already had a tube inserted into my eardrum for drainage, but it has not taken care of the problem. I am now scheduled to have my mastoid drained in two…
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radiation
what are the normal limits of exposure to radiation in the neck and throat areas
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radiation
How much radiation can you recieve without permanant damage of some type
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Leak at the connection
Hi, my husband underwent a total esophagectomy on March 3. After being in the hospital for 7 days he was released, three days after being released he developed staph infection and we were told that he had a leak where the stomach was connected. It has been 6 weeks and he still has the leak. He is on an NG tube and hates…
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Drugs
Science Friday will be discussing the Drug Companies and whether they are interested in Cures or Profits tomorrow. The program usually airs at 10 AM in my area;check your local PBS station. bud
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regrets
Has anypone experienced the same regrets as myself I was daignosed with a minor salivary gland cancer under the tongue it was very small just a red mark and the bully consultant frightened me half to death with reports saying i would have a horroible death etc. I undert went surgery but no other treatmene I wa s62 and fit…
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Fatigue and nausea months after radiation
I am the caregiver for my mom who is in her late 70's. She had surgery on her tongue to remove SCC tumor along with a neck dissection in Dec. 2003. There were mets to two of the nodes so she had 33 radiation treatments from Feb. through March. She had the usual radiation effects, i.e., dry mouth, lots of phlegm, loss of…
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mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Hi all! I had a mucoepidermoid carcinoma (perhaps II grade)... someone had the same? fox
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New and feeling helpless
Hi! I am new to the CSN site, but needed information. A very dear friend was diagnosed with EC about 3 weeks ago - was supposed to be routine for acid reflux! They did the endoscopy and found the tumor the size of an orange and it has just spiraled from there - they did a CT scan and found spots on the liver and have…
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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Second time w/ Cancer Stage 3, Need prayers
My mom has nasal pharangeal carcinoma, this is the second time, and she has a strong will to beat this cancer again. However, 2 months into her chemo and she could not eat or drink. When she drank ensure, half of it would come back out through her nose. She had to get a feeding tube put in her stomach, but it went wrong…
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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oncolegist
I live in macomb county michigan,I am looking for an oncolegist in my area. Currently I am seeing one at Karmonos in Detroit .I want to find one closer to home. Does anyone have a good one they can recomend?
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A Long Bumpy Road
After his divorce with my mother, it was just him and I, we went through happy and sad times together. It took him 7 yrs to get a job, but the week before he started, he was diagnosed with Kidney failure. Another 7 yrs passed and he decide to go to college learn computers. Then three months ago, he wasn't feeling so well.…
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growth on vocal cord
I would like to share information -(pre-op/post op) regarding my up-coming surgery to remove a growth on my vocal cord. Is there anyone on this forum who has had this surgery? My doctor assures me it is quite common, and that I will have a sore throat for about a week, that's all..but he has to give me a general anesthetic…
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help
I have had treatment for base of tongue 39 radrations and 5 weekly cemo finished 5 months but still can not eat very well keep chocking has any one else had this and if so how did you cure and how long did it take
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looking for a contact/friend
My Dad was diagnosed with head & throat cancer on Sept. 15th, 2000. It has metastisized in his right lung. Stage 4 - beginning chemotherapy this week. Looking for support and information.
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Needing some assistances
Hi, my name is Deborah and I am writing this for my husband Jozsef. We was wondering if anyone can direct us in the right direction. Let me tell you about the situation. You see a year ago, my husband in to see an ENT doctor, since his hoariness was so bad that no one could here him talk. The ENT doctor, use and scope and…
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depressed
My father in law was diagnosed with throat cancer, had surgery and radiation. He has not yet had his larynx removed. Since then, he is in a lot of pain and is being prescribed oxycontin (1 yr). He has been depressed for about the same amount of time. The family has tried and tried to reach out to him and get him into…
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Mucoepidermal Cancer of the Salivary Gland
I am new to this so bear with me. I have read most of the responses to this particular cancer and they seem to be promising. My mother was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid Cancer and her salivary gland was removed about 1 1/2 years ago. It was low-grade stage 2. She underwent radiation therapy with lots of side effects. As of…
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Tongue cancer, node recurrence
Last year I had surgery and radiation for tongue cancer. Now the cancer has spread to the lymph node under my jaw. I am scheduled for neck resection next week. Any tips for recovery or future health? Thanks
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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newly diagnosed.
Hi. I had hodgkins lymphoma 6 yrs back and with chemo+radiation was able to defeat it and was in remission. 4 months before I found a small lump on the base of my tongue and a week before I have been diagnosed with squmaous cell carcinoma. I had MRI done which showed some involvement in the same area of biopsy and an…
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dad is diagnosed to have at least stage 3 esophageal cancer
doctor said surgery was not possible. my dad is 75 years old. wonder for how many months can we "prolong" his life, given that surgery is impossible?
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Number of Treatments And Dosage
Does anyone have any information concerning how the Medical Oncologists and Radiation Oncologists calculate the dose and number of treatments? I have tried to extract this information from my two doctors, but have received somewhat of a "are you questioning me, the Doctor" response. Is it a coincidence that there are so…
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Glomus Jugulare Tumor / Malignant / Glomus Tumor / Carotid
My husband a very handsome police seargent (35 years old) was diagnosed with this kind of tumor on his left ear. He just had surgery on June 11, 04 in Rochester MN. It had spread to a couple of lymph nodes on his left side. He is leaving to go back to Mayo Clinic on Aug 1 to start radiation. I will love to compare notes…
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Omeprazole---Prilosec
Is there any more evidence of omeprazole causing stomach tumors and esophageal cancer in humans? I have seen studies on animals, but nothing concrete about humans... we are animals aren't we?