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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…
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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
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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…
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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?
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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
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Chat
Hi does anyone want to talk? Leecat
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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…
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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
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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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LAUNCH OF MILITARY CANCER SURVIVORS' 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…
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throat cancer
not able to eat,what besides pudding can i feed her
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Recurrent/ Metastatic Tongue Cancer
My mother had surgery on 2/12 to remove a rather large ulcer on the left side of her tongue, radical neck dissection and also had reconstruction from a flap from her forearm. Additionally, she received a peg tube for nutrition and a trach for airway management. She was to undergo both chemo and radiation, but the first…
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nutrionist
has anyone gone to a nutrionist to help with the effects from chemo and radiation ?
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compassionate use
Can anyone give me some information about compassionate use programs. I have spent all other options.
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
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Tongue flap reconstruction
I had surgery to do tongue reconstruction with the muscle from my forearm. Wondered if anyone had this done and then considered another surgery to make to appearance of the forearm look better and feel less sensitive. I am only two months out from surgery.. just want to see what is out there.
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
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Wonder What is a Survivor?
Was involved in a cancer relay a couple of weeks ago and finally discovered the definition of a cancer survior. You don't have to wait until that magic number 5 year, or even wait for the first 2 year goal marker, just getting through that first discussion with your doctor when you hear the word "cancer" makes you a…
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undergoing chemo and radiation
Hello Group! I am currently undergoing chemo and radiation treatment for stage 3 esophageal cancer. Surgery did not work, as the tumour is connected to my aorta and my back bone. I had Cystplatin (sp) day one, and a 96 hour drip of 5FU, and could not keep even water down for nine days. I am now into my third day of keeping…
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How to pay for an expensive operation?
A close friend of mine (my Best Man) in NY has an advanced invasive squamous cell carcinoma tumor in his maxillary sinus cavity. He's already gone through an initial surgery and 6 weeks of radiation and chemo therapy. His doctors tell him there's nothing left to do but wait out the next 2-6 months until the cancer…
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Base of tongue cancer
Connect with tongue cancer survivors as well as lend knowledge of what to expect from treatment for those newly diagnosed.
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No Treatment
Is there anyone out there who has refused the ytreatment for mouth cancer and survived
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Neutron radiation for parotid tumor
Hi there, I have a persistent pleomorphic adenoma near my brain stem and parotid and am trying to decide whether I should go ahead with 4 weeks of neutron radiation or continue with the watchful waiting. I currently get MRIs once a year and so far, the tumor hasn't grown in size, but it's changing and the borders are…
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esopageal cancer
I don't know if I really need help, but I just under went surgery and had my esophagus,pharnyx, the false tonsils, part of my parasinus's, 28 lymph nodes and the base of my tongue removed back in March. I have just got over all the radiation burns. I'm still having trouble swallowing but I can keep my weight up because my…
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CT Scan for Partoid - What does this mean
My CT scan shows that I have a tumor in the Partoid and also indicates "non-specific midly enlarged lymph notes bilaterally, right greater than left" - does anyone know what this means?
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
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Links between EC & Vioxx?
Has anyone experienced a link or heard of a link between taking Vioxx and developing EC? My father was diagnosed last week with EC; my mom thinks all his symptoms began as soon as he started Vioxx. Any tips on where I could look for links between meds and EC would be appreciated as well. Thanks.
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Base of Tongue Cancer
Hello, My father-in-law is in his fourth week of radiation treatment for base of tongue cancer. He's having a really hard time and I'm looking for some support for him and my mother-in-law. He seems to have so many questions and he is just being bounced from one Dr. to another. I think it would really help if they both…
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esophagus cancer-feeding tube
Hi all I need some info.I was diognosed with esophagus cancer last march and under went surgery April 4th. They could not remove cancer, it was to big. sugested chemo/rad right after surgery while I was still in hosp.Of course they inserted a feeding tube in my side. Day 7 after surgery my incesion became infected and had…