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Head and Neck Cancer

Thanks
thanks for responses to my questions on eating. My husband tries eating a few times in the morning and if he's has a hard time of it he just quits. he has a j-tube that they want to remove april 6th.phelm is a big big problem. the docs just nod their heads and say yes yes we know, but don't have any ideas to help cut it…
When and how diognised after radiation
Hi friends, my mum just finished 6 weeks radiation therapy after she was diagnosed by a T1 sq ca. vocal chord cancer. Durning her last radiation vist the doctor told her that before she calls the ENT specialist in order to check if she is cancer free she has to wait at least 6 weeks to make sure that the radiation did…
my dad could have oval cancer and i am on 17
hi my name is brandon.About a month ago my mom told me that my dad could have cancer.I really didnt know what to think.So i asked him a couple of Questions about the spot at the very back part of his tongue.He said its been there for about 5-7months.when he told me that,so many thought were going in and out of my…
Recurrence
Hi. I am new to the site. My father is almost 1.5 yrs post-surgery (had chemo/rad be4 surg, stgIII). Scan just revealed recurrence, small tumor outside stomach. Any one with similar experience, advice..?
I need information
I am looking for any and all information on squamous cell carcinoma. My father in law was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with SCC aath the base of his tongue. He underwent treatment But it still continued to grow and because it encompasssed the arteries in the neck it wasn't possible to operate. His moved to hislungs as well…
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!
Finally Got The News!
Hi Everyone, Had an appointment with the oncologist who sent me for surgery.(March 16th)He said that the scan I had taken did not show that the cancer was so advanced. If the scan had shown how advanced the cancer was he would have first treated it with chemo and radiation, before surgery. Monday I will start chemo. The…
swelling in the neck
I was diagnosed with tonsile cancer in 10/03,since then I have had a total neck dissection on my left side. I finished radiation treatments on 1/26/04. Ever since the operation I have had swelling under my jaw bone which kind of looks like a third chin. The doc.said it is from the lympthcaic fluids are not draining like…
Lymph Nodes!
Would like to know what was the size of the tumor you had removed and if any of the lymph nodes tested positive for cancer. I am trying to find out as much as I can about this disease. Thanks. Clyde.
After Surgery Pain
I had my esophagus yanked in Jul01 and the stomach sewn to connect to my throat. Now, nearly 3 years later my pains in my upper right chest seem to be getting worse. I am in actual pain about 85% of the time and extreme discomfort the rest of the time. Nothing seems to relieve it for long. It wakes me up 6-7 times a nite…
sweating
i have severe night sweats real bad. my last radiation treatment was dec 16/2003. have to change clothes doctors donot seam to be concerned. but i am i had t4 on vocal box radation treatments 2 daily for 7 weeks 96 strait hours of chemo twice,verry depresed in cleveland ohio and verry scared .hope someone could answer me
New Member.
On January 24th 2004 I was diagnosed with Cancer of the Esophagus. January 30th 2004 I was operated on, had the tumor removed and my stomach moved up to rejoin the esophagus. Was in intensive care for 11 nights. I have been home three weeks now and I am having a hard time trying to gain the 20 pounds back that I lost since…
Need to Find the Best!
Will be starting chemo very soon. Would like to know how you find out who are the BEST Oncologists. The surgeon who did my surgery referred me back to the Oncologist who referred the surgeon to me.Have only met the Oncologist once---would like to line up someone else if I need to get a second opinion. Have gone through the…
I'm newly diagnosed
Hi, I'm Chris. I'm 48 years old and have been diagnosed with stage III esophageal cancer. I'm looking into the standard treatments that we all see. If you are reading this then you are probably being touched in some way by this condition. I keep finding people who are cancer free years after diagnosis, so it CAN be done.…
Esophageal Cancer
My 44 yr old husband was just diagonesed with cancer. During those first two weeks we not only found that the cancer was in his esophagus and upper part of his stomach but it has spread to his liver, kidney,lymph nodes and his bones. The doctors have but him on Chemo and radiation to try to shrink the tumor around his…
LAUNCH OF THE MILITARY CANCER SURVIVOR'S DISCUSSION
After a little cajolling, I have convinced the CSN that there is a need for a discussion for military cancer survivors. The purpose of this discussion is to give military folks a safe place to go and ask questions about treatment, administrative issues, performance evaluations, etc. that are unique to military cancer…
New Participant
Mike & Michelle are new participants from New Mexico. Mike was diagnosed with squamous cell carsinoma in February of 2000, a full treatment schedule has been implemented. We would like any conversation.
Progress with eating following surgery
Two months ago I had my esophagus removed and am interested in knowing how persons with similar surgery do after time with returning to normal eating. I can not tolerate sugar (in desserts,etc)and have difficulty with any fluids other than water. I can not drink with my meals or I am too full too quickly. What kinds of…
hope? PDT photodynamic therapy
We just found out that the past 12months of treatment (chemo plus combined chemo and radiotherapy for my husbands tumour was ineffective and that no further treatment is possible. He has squamous cell carcinoma of his parotid (salivary gland); Which is apparently rare. BUT - am posting this message because in my search on…
LAUNCH OF THE MILITARY CANCER SURVIVOR'S DISCUSSION
After a little cajolling, I have convinced the CSN that there is a need for a discussion for military cancer survivors. The purpose of this discussion is to give military folks a safe place to go and ask questions about treatment, administrative issues, performance evaluations, etc. that are unique to military cancer…
Esophageal Cancer Survivor Dad
My Dad (now 60 yrs old) was diagnosed with esophageal cancer January 2002. He has gone through extensive chemo and radiation, followed by surgery. A section of his esophagus was removed. He has also gone through 2 minor surgeries to reopen the area to make swallowing easier. However, things are looking down. He is not able…
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!
I need help to understand...
I just lost one of my closest friends to esophageal cancer. He was diagnosed Sept, 2002 and passed away April, 2003. As soon as he found out he had EC, he became reclusive, moved back home with his parents, and would not see his friends, talk to us, or even answer emails. We continued to call but he wouldnt come to the…
Age
Hasd anyone noticed how many people get cancer at the age of 62 or seem to die at the age of 62 i wonder if thisa is to do woth the genes in the body or simply an ub=nexplained statistic also does anyone think that treatment seems to hasten the deTH OIF SOME PEOPLE iTS A TERIBLE disiase and one which we dfont seem to be…
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!
Oral Ulcer Research
Volunteers Needed for Cancer-related Research L.E.K. Consulting is seeking volunteers who have experienced mouth ulcers as a result of cancer treatment to participate in a brief 15 to 20 minute discussion over the phone. The discussion will be around patient experience and opinions regarding the treatments for these…
Life styles of those with tonsil cancer
I would like to know how many of you who have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer play a wind instrument and if so, how often? I didn't smoke and my drinking was moderate or maybe a little above average - I do like my wine! --EST
Cancer of the Tonsil
My 80 year old father was diagnosed last week with T1N0M0 tonsil cancer. He only weighs 142 pounds and is very frail for his age. He lives alone, suffers from early onset dimentia and tends to eat the foods that he likes rather than what is good for him. He hates water. From everything I've read, radiation will be rough.…
unknown primary
I have had cancer treatment for squamouscell with an unknown primary.I had a neck disection and it really sucks. Anybody with the same want to talk.
After Treatment
My uncle was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the tonsil in August. He has finished his radiation treatment and has 2 more chemo treatments left. He is doing worse now I think after the treatment for some reason. I am wondering if anyone has had the same problem after their treatment was over. His mouth is so swollen…

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