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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?
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Going through diagnosis
My husband went into hospital 3 weeks ago after vomiting blood. AFter an endoscopy, they found an "ulcer" at the join between his stomach and esophagus that caused the bleeding. They stopped the bleeding and had him under observation for 6 days. On the last day they did a biopsy and found cancerous cells. He has now been…
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Neck Mass
I was just diagnosied with a invasive squmous cell carcinoma know anything ahout that guys. They want to do cemo-radation
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Need help...side effects and second thoughts on treatment: SCC of the tonsils
I don't have cancer but I do have a very, very close friend who was recently diagnosed with SCC of the tonsil (primary) that has spread to the soft palate and lymph nodes on the right side of his neck. He has seen several doctors here in NM and also went to MD Anderson for a consult (report and treatment plan from them is…
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I need some advise, please help!
My mother is 62 years old, chain smoker of 50 years.has had bladder removale due to cancer, also half of her tongue removed due to squamous cell carcinoma and removal of lymph nodes on right side. Now the doctors say it is back in her tongue and 3 very fast growing tumors (squamous cell)growing on her neck. She started…
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esophageal cancer with mets
My husband has been diagnozed with esophageal cancer in september 2003.He had an esophagectomy and was doing fine.This february mets were discvered in the liver ans spine.2 sets of chemo with cisplatine and 5 fu did not stop the cancer .Another set of chemo was staged with irinotecan(Campto)and 5 fu.Anyone with similar…
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What is it like to have neck surgery (scared)
I was recently diagnosed for a squamous cell cancer growing at the back of my neck, at the base of the skull -- a biopsy to remove a tumor there showed that it was invasive. The cancer surgeon I saw today wants to go in and take out the rest of it plus a margin of tissue around it. Right now, he doesn't know how deep it…
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local support
A relative was diagnosed this friday with esophagial cancer. I have spent most of the day searching for a local support group. Someone who can talk to her face to face. On top of fridays diagnosis, her son died sunday morning. They don't know yet why. She is extremely upset. I would like her to have someone positive (a…
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amifostine
My friend is undergoing radiation for throat cancer.She was wondering if anyone found the amifostine successful. It makes her dreadfully sick. However that did not start until after her chemo treatment. She has a rash on her neck and ran a fever the other night. Her regular radiologist is on vacation and the on-call Dr.…
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Recent diagnosis rt lymph node
Just found out I have T2N2bMo squamous cell cancer in tonsil and right lymph node. Met with oncologist today, who proposes radiation and chemo, followed by surgical removal of whatever remains. Does this sound right? I see people indicating dry-mouth difficulties after treatment. Any other side effects I should anticipate.…
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soft palate
hi my name is neil, i had squamas cell cancer and the soft palate. it was in jan 2002, i did 44 radiation treatments in 6 weeks and 2 weeks of chemo 24 7 with a week in between each session. the first year was fine except for the dry mouth and the swallowing, now all of a sudden my throat is sore again and my voice went to…
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30 yr old husband dx'd stage iv
My husband was diagnosed January 04 with stage IV cancer. It all started with three months of constant back pain. We saw a family doctor, an orthopedic, went through physical therapy and saw 2 seperate er doctors. The first time in the er twice and the doctor told him he was young and healthy and to basically get over it,…
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Cancer Consultant
Hello, I am looking for a third party (cancer consultant) that can help my brother establish the best treatment for his squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to get the best treatment at one or more facilities regardless of the location and establish the appropriate diet etc. Thanks, Jon
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Mouth cancer after radiation-lymphedema
My husband had mouth cancer and was operated on in May. In July and August he had radiation and about a month ago he developed lymphedema. He was going to a therapist who massaged his face but it didn't seem to help about a week ago his face swelled so much that it burst through his incision on his neck and a few days…
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Help - need some Info
My 74 year old husband just had his esophogus and his stomach removed. What do I need to know or should I be asking about? Please send replies to Rebert31@yahoo.com as I am not sure how to work this board - not being a computer expert. I appreciate any help or information you can give me. Thanks so much.
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salivary gland tumor
I was recently diagnosed with a salivary gland tumor, which went from being benign to malignant. I've started posting some information and photos for my students and friends, so I thought I'd share the experience with anyone who wants to know what it feels like. I've posted everything at…
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speech aid
Hello everyone, I just wanted to share a good bit of news in hopes it may help someone else. Last sept. 2003 I underwent surgery for squamis cell cancer of the tonsil region. The sugeron removed one half of my lest soft pallate and part of my lower jaw and back of tounge. I had a pectoral flap reconstruction of the throat…
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speach aid
Hello everyone, I just wanted to share a good bit of news in hopes it may help someone else. Last sept. 2003 I underwent surgery for squamis cell cancer of the tonsil region. The sugeron removed one half of my lest soft pallate and part of my lower jaw and back of tounge. I had a pectoral flap reconstruction of the throat…
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speech aid prosthesis-after removal of soft palate
Hello everyone, I just wanted to share a good bit of news in hopes it may help someone else. Last sept. 2003 I underwent surgery for squamis cell cancer of the tonsil region. The sugeron removed one half of my lest soft pallate and part of my lower jaw and back of tounge. I had a pectoral flap reconstruction of the throat…
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Esophagectomy vs. Photodynamic Therapy
My dad was diagnosed with Stage 1 Esophageal Cancer in March. He is scheduled for an esophagectomy this Monday, and is now having second thoughts and considering Photodynamic Therapy. If anyone could weigh in with their thoughts I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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Walked out 1 hour and a half before surgery.
I walked out of Oklahoma City, VA Hospital 1 hour and a half before surgery. The reason was for three reasons. They wanted to remove all of my esophagus. I'm married and the hospital was 140 miles from my home town. My wife, son and rest of family couldn't be there to see Me while I was going to be in there for at least 10…
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I'm New
Hi. My dad has esophageal cancer and it is now in nodes. He was dx in July, 2003. He is just tired of being tired.