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Head and Neck Cancer

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…
Neck dissection/radiation
I have recently had a neck dissection to treat a Merkel Cell Carcinoma which had spread to the lymph nodes in my neck. I am going to start radiation to the neck next week, and am wondering what to expect. Of course I have gotten the list of possible side effects from the doctors, but think that someone who has gone through…
question
Hi, my dad has had surgery to have his esphogus removed back in December. At first he was doing really well, but he is having problems with the esphogus closing and not being able to eat. He is going for radiation treatment and I would like to know whether this could have an effect on that. He has a feeding tube and uses…
Waiting on diagnosis
I went in to the doctor who said "I can't tell you not to worry. You probably need a biopsy. I'm sending you to whichever specialist can see you first." That was yesterday. I see the next doctor in 5 more days. Another wait, then the biopsy. Another wait, then the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I learn what I can and try hard not…
Trying to help my only sister
My sister was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the maxillary sinus in February 2002. She had part of her upper hard and soft palate removed, had a neck dissection and was given radiation therapy. Last November 2002 she was again diagnosed with metastasis to the lower jaw and had that removed and was given more…
cancer treatment
Hi Has anyone had treatment for oral cancer and wished they had not im one of these people who had no symptoms whatsoever and felt that because of my age (62) it would not spread quickly it was also very rare mucoid epidermoid under the tongue although i did not now it existed neck dissection found lymph glands to be clear…
Eating - Prosure and Resource support
My dad recently (5 weeks) had surgery to remove a mass in his neck and his voice box/cords. This week, he had a fistula appear (hole in his neck/esophagus) and they have to put a feeding tube in. Anyone experience this and what should he eat through the tube, we were thinking Prosure or Resource Support. Anyone else try…
Tonsil Cancer recovery
Just interested in what I may be looking at over the next few months. I had Surgery on Sept 19, 2003 of my stage 4 tonsil cancer. I just completed 33 radiation treatments last week. The operation consisted of moving my left peck muscle from my chest to my throat area. I am in the process of trying to strenghten my left…
colon interposition surgery folowing esophagectomy
hello. i'm wondering if anyone here is familiar with this type of surgery and the effects of eating solid foods afterwards. thank you
Dealing with not being able to eat
Six years ago my wife was diagnosed with her second bout of oral cancer (never smoked; drank sparingly). Little did we know that her last meal before the surgery was the last solid meal that she is likely to ever have. This has obviously been a huge struggle for her, especially considering that so much of human interchange…
base of tongue- recovery questions
Strange that in my first searches on this site I found a Heather and a Bob with similar issues to mine. My dad, Bob, has just finished his treatments for cancer at the base of the tongue. (It took a long time to discover this was the primary) He had a lymph node removed on the right side which showed squamous cell AND…
Personality Changes
I underwent surgery to remove squamous cell carcinoma of the neck in July 2001, followed by six weeks of radiation treatment in August/September. Physically, I feel I am adjusting fairly well, but my family is noticing "personality changes." I don't see it, but I am told that I never smile, am difficult to deal with, have…
alternative therapy
Has anyone ever tried insulin therapy or ukraine or hyperthermai therapy for met. head and neck cancer to the lungs? If so did it work and what was your experiences? Help, cbecker
CPK Radiosurgery
My husband was diagnosed with nasopharengeal cancer 10-01. Up until this month we thought it was gone. He went through alot and had a feeding tube and his throat completely closed due to radiation therapy. He is still going every 6 weeks to get it dilated. He developed double vision due to cancer cells that were hiding and…
My Grandfather was diagnosed today
I am not a survivor of cancer, but my grandfather was diagnosed today with throat cancer. The doctors have said that it has reached his lymph nodes. I am not sure what exactly to prepare for. Is there a chance he could get better? Could someone share with me what to expect? At this point, he is eating only foods that are…
Watchful Waiting
Can anyone tellme why they dont employ the watchful waiting with oral cancer if the tumour is very very small i understand if its aggressive but ifi ts low grade why the rush after all deep anguish is felt by people diagnose with cancer surely not rushing the small tumour people into treatment gives them time to reflect…
Watchful Waiting
Can anyone tellme why they dont emplo the watchful waiting with oral cancer if the tumour is very very small i understand if its aggressive but ifts low grade why the rush Evewryone suffers anguish when first diagnosed surely it help the mental health of those with small tumours and low grade =cancers to give people time…
Watch and Wait
Can anyone tellme why they dont emplo the watchful waiting with oral cancer if the tumour is very very small i understand if its aggressive but ifts low grade why the rush
pet scan
my father had 6 weeks of radiation in neck twice a day, does he need to wait a certain length of time before receiving an accurate pet scan -do they need to let the radiation clear out of his body?
Tongue Cancer
I was just diagnosed with squamous cell cancer at the base of the tongue. I have a small to mid-size tumor at the base of the tongue & 2 small nodes in the left side of the neck. My doctor wants to go in through the mouth to make an assessment. He has already recommended radiation & chemotherapy, & possibly Brachy therapy.…
losing my voice again need some advice please
Hi everyone.had throat cancer aboout 8-9 years ago aprx. Had surgery and radiation.my voice felt strong all this time for the most part anyways. starting to lose it again and have to admit i am scared. Feeling left out of conversations because i am ashamed of my voice. i really need help and some kind of acceptance of this…
head/neck radiation
My husband had two cancerous spots removed from his tongue in September 2001. In October a swollen lymph gland in the neck turned out to be cancerous. 8-10 weeks of radiation therapy was successful (waiting for a pet scan to be sure). Now we are dealing with getting over the radiation effects. The skin just under his chin…
Friend
My Friend Has Throat Cancer it is in her Voice Box & she Is going to Start Radiation & Chemo and can anyone tell me any thing about this!I dont understand to much about this Kind of cancer, any help will do! Thank Hugs & Prays
Need Information on throat cancer
My neighbor is a male in his early 70's. He has a large tumor in his throat. His doctors told him that the tumor is too low in his throat to be operable. They did Chemo and radiation. They have now sent him home to die. They claim that there is nothing more that can be done for him. He is not ready to die and wants to find…
throat radiation
could u please help my dad has had 7 chemo and 36 radiaition treatments to throat. can u tell me anything to help pain or to eat?
QUESTION ON SYMPTOMS
Greetings - I have had an odd blister on the inside of my lip - same spot recurring - for the past 2-3 months. I don't smoke nor chew tobacco. I have a history of genetic colon cancer. Does this jibe with any of your initial symtoms or am I just being a hyper-sensitive survivor? Thanks! SpongeBob
Chat
Hi does anyone want to talk? Leecat
What can I expect after I awake from esophagectomy
I'm Having an esophagectomy on March 9. It is being performed by laparoscopy at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh by Dr Luketich who runs the Center for MInimally invasive Surgery. Is anyone familiar with his work and what can I expect when I wake up for the first few weeks? Any help with these questions would be greatly…
Cancer
Has anyone on this site regretted the tradional treatment they have recieved or has everyone managed to adapt to the awful side effects of oral cancer
pain after eating
Had esophagus and part of stomach removed mid Feb,(Esophageal cancer) Doing fine except for severe cramping in abdomen after eating even small amount of food, anyone have or had the same problem

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