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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…
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Newly Diagnosed
My husband has been diagnosed with mucoepidermoid cancer of the salivary glands. He has had surgery and told that all the cancer was removed. He is going to start radiation treatment next week. This is a uncommon form of cancer and I cannot find much on it. Anyone out there that went through the radiation with this type of…
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mucous
Had last radiation treatment Feb 12 and last chemo Jan 30. Does anyone have any secrets on controlling all this mucous? I can't sleep more than 2 hours at a time and I throw up almost every morning from a belly full of mucous. I have coughing fits that resulted in my coughing one PEG tube through my skin and I'm about to…
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Fatigue
My husband had surgery on Jan. 16 and underwent some of his chemo and all of his radiation. He is scheduled to have his next round of chemo tomorrow. He also had a stroke on April 1, but from all we can see he has completely recovered from this. He is scheduled to have surgery on the carotid artery when he is finished with…
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Looking to share experiences
Hello to all..My name is Anna. I have an aunt who is going through radiation treatment for mouth and throat cancer. She asked me if I could search for some one for her to chat with and to share information with. She is 80 and does not have a computer so I am helping her. I would appreciate any responses. Thank you..Anna
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moms recurrence
my mother had a hemiglossectomy, mouth floor dissection, and radical left sided neck dissection for squamous cell carcinoma on February 12. They used a flap of muscle from her forearm to reconstruct her tongue and mouth floor. Chemo and radiation were interuppted because she had severe side effects from them and then ended…
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radiation is killing him
Hi. My husband is lying on the couch, miserable after 14 IMRT treatments. He can't swallow, and won't eat. He's had a few teaspoons of yogurt yesterday and a few teaspoons of soup today. He says his throat hurts too much. he is also getting chemo once a week and that just about kills him. So, sore throat and barfing...I'm…
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giving up
My husband continues to have a very sore, swollen throat and swallowing is very difficult. That, along with his COPD has brought him to give up any treatment other than pain management. He feels that at 74 he has no more to contribute. I support him in his decision."Who's life is it , anyway." He is very headstrong and…
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Facing surgery
HI everyone, I was told that now that I have finished the second round of chemo, I am able to have surgey to try to remove the last of the cancer. Thje doc said that I could possibly lose part or all of my tongue, my voice box, what little ability to swallow I currently have, and the ability to speak. And there is no…
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Surgery on my neck
Hi may have surgery on my neck. The Doctors want to remove a neurma that I have. Have to have CT Scan next week. Say some prayers for me. Leecat
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Fatigue, swollen sinuses, sore throat
In March, I completed six weeks of chemotherapy followed by seven weeks of radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer that had metastasized to the lymph nodes in my neck. My last check up was good (CAT scan, MRI, chest x-ray, and blood work showed no cancer). I am very excited and grateful about my progress, but I still feel…
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Trying to find help on caring for my brother-in-law wit throat cancer
Hi! I have just joined your group. I have so many questions about my brother-inlaws throat cancer and how can I better help him and the family ? He is a young man of only 41 and had throat cancer surgery in May. He went through chemo and radition also, because they did not get it all. He has not been able to eat orally…
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need diagnosis
Both my parents died from cancer relatively young. I smoked for a few years before I quit, but now I have a strange sensation in my throat and I'm a little freaked out because I know it's not supposed to be there. I'm not insured and if I'm diagnosed w/ cancer, I can't afford treatment. I'm wondering what anyone's first…
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Can you relate to my pain?
I am a 6 year survivor of esphogeal Cancer. I have developed pain in my abdominal area after eating. It lasts from 5 min. up to an hour. There have been times that no pain occurs. To ease the pain my wife rubs my lower back area and the pain goes away. I am hoping that someone who has had the same pain and has been able to…
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liquid meals
I need what to buy, how to make, meal planners for my dad. He's down to 107 lbs, he has been fighting cancer for 5-1/2 years and living on Ensure which causes phlem
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Esophageal Cancer Questions
I am a 48 yr old male, had surgery for the removal of a tumor that was located in the lower part of the esophagus on 9-29-01. The tumor was approx. 1.7 cm. I was staged at 2A, meaning it had not spread to my lymph nodes, but it had entered the wall of the esophagus. The type of cancer was squamous cell carcinoma. Chemo and…
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I'm having my first operation 3/10
Hello, I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on 1/27/03. I have a rather large ulcer on the left side of my tongue -2x3cms- and a PET-CT scan shows that the left jugulodigastric lymph node is also involved with this cancer. I am going in for surgery on the 10th of March and would like to hear form others who…
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help, need info on oropharynx cancer
Hi, my name is Donna my mom found out today that she has throat cancer, they are not sure to what extent, she has to go in for a biopsy Monday to see if it has spread to any other organs, she has a qaurter size white spot on the back of her throat near where her tonsils used to be, she and I both are so scared, I have a…
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need help
My husband had squamous cell cancer on the right side of his neck the tumor was about the size of a golf ball or bigger. It was right behind his vocal chords and in front of the opening of his esphagus ( mispelled). We went to an ENT doctor, he wanted to do surgery then follow up with radiation. We went for a second…
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Cancer Vaccine
Does anyone out there know anything about the cancer vaccine they are working on for head and neck cancer? I would appreciated any infor you can give me. Thank you. MA
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Lymphostasis
Anyone with this side effect from Radiation Treatment to their neck? I have received 41 Radiation Treatments and my Radiation Oncologist told me I
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swallowing problems
Hi! My mom was diagnosed almost 2 years ago and was given chemotherapy to "comfort her". The chemo has done miracles and she now shows hardly any cancer cells. Pretty good for a woman that was pretty much wrote off! Here's the question, she frequently has problems swallowing certain types of food--meat and bread for…
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dad,s esophageal cancer
My father was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He will have surgery on the 21st and I just wanted to help him in any way. He is 55yrs.old a non-smoker, non-drinker and otherwise in good health. I have been inspired by survivor stories and believe with God,s grace and our help will beat this "beast". Please keep him…
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Contact & support.
Today's Date: May 10, 2002. Posting by Wife. Had trouble eating & heart burn. Feb. 2002. We will gladly share this experience and would appreciate hearing from those that choose to have the surgery and those that did not have the surgery. We are also, interested in learning about the laser surgery. Please, email us at:…
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throat cancer
I need t ospeak with someone going through recovery of throat cancer. The not being able to eat and missing it, that kind of stuff.
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Coping with surgery
Im currently at home recouping from the surgical removal of the cancer at the base of my toungue. I was wondering if anyone has had this surgery with a flap and if they experienced any problems? Thank you in advance, Sarah
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Penny is back ( metastatic squamous cell carcinoma ( neck ) without a primary
It has been a long haul since 7-30-2001 and I am now getting back to everyone. Sorry that I lost my way... Anyway... I am back... Will update my webpage soon ( penny2001 ).... So far, still cancer free.... Yeah!!!! write me........or e-mail me at pennyshaver@caltel.com
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a very active link to go to for help
Hi ! I just wanted to give anyone looking for support with esophageal cancer this link to go to , it is MUCH more active than this one. I have found it VERY helpful in assisting with information and support. http://listserv.acor.org./archives/ec-group.html I haven,t been able to find a lot about this type of cancer as far…