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pain
sore throat from radiation therapy
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How Do you obtain Help when you have no money
I have a brother Brudas Cooper who is an inpatient at Sentara Norfolk General who has Throat Cancer. He was diagnosed in May and went through Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment. We were just told that there is nothing else they can do and they feel by December will have be in worse shape. Also he now has pneumonia. He is…
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Throat cancer - Dry throat
At present I wake every 15 to 20 minutes to sip water. Any recommendation on how to sleep better with dry throat?
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Is a 5-6 day hospital stay commom with most chemo???
hi, i've heard diff. stories. my mom has a tumor on her neck on her lymph nodes and tonsil area. they're using chemo and radiation for her but who stays in the hospital for it and who don't? it is scary because someone with a similar case like hers didn't have to stay in the hospital for some reason...someone please help…
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Dilation
I had a barium swallow test a couple weeks ago. The test indicated a small constriction halfway down my esophagus. The swallow therapist recommended my esophagus be dilated to correct this constriction which she says was most likely caused by radiation therapy. Has anyone experienced this procedure? Jeff
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desperate need of support for a friend
i am trying to find someone who is in the chicago area who has throat/lung cancer to speak with a friend of mine's sister. her dr gave her the number of only one other male patient and i am trying to find her a female african american woman, dx with throat/lung cancer. i don't really know all of the details but know that…
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Michael Scott
Hello, My husband Michael was diagnosed with Oral Cancer a little over a year ago. We have struggled through treatments as the cancer spread and returned without mercy. I know that Michael has communicated with several people through this website. I wanted to let those people know that Michael passed away on Sept. 17th.…
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Neck pain
Anyone have neck pain after cancer of the mouth. I have a neurma on the left side of the neck and the doctors want to take it out. Anyone ever had that? leecat
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Anyone want to talk
Hi does anyone want to talk or chat. leecat
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Amifostene (ethyol) use in radiation therapy
Hello, I'm trying to collect information on amifostene (ethyol) use during radiation. I will be starting radiation next week, and my doctor does not want to administer the amifostene injections because "there is evidence that it may protect the cancer cells as well as the saliva glands". In doing research of my own,…
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Constricted Throat.....Help
I finished radiation 6 weeks ago(offically 4 wks.) because my doctor told me that the radiation is still peaking for 2 wks. after the last treatment. I had 39 treatments. I'm hooked up with a feeding tube and I've been doing the best i can to start eating...I can handle small amounts and thats about it. My question is can…
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Radiation
Had tongue cancer 11 years ago.Does anyone want to be a pen pal. It really helps to talk to someone about radiation treatment. Please?
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mother newly diagnosed neck mass....help
need advice on what to expect... we didn't see it coming....there were hardly any signs of cancer til the lump on her neck....what next????? desperately seeking info...
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Salagen ???
Has anyone used Salagen for dry mouth? Did it help in any way to relieve the dryness? I just started this med and was wondering if anyone used it before. Have a great holiday (even thou it's raining this entire weekend in NJ). Marilyn
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Leecat
I am wondering where and how are you, must have moved by now. Send me a note and let me know you are fine. Jerri
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Help with transportation to Radiation treatments?
My brother has just been diagnosed with throat cancer. Our 74 year old Mom will be driving him to the University of Washington in Seattle from Bothell, 5 days a week for 6 weeks, except when I can come in to help. Is there a free (or cheap?) service or volunteer system that can help us by taking him in there occasionally?…
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Health Insurance
I am contacting this group because I am looking to help people. As many of you know when a person is diagnosed with cancer it is almost impossible to find health coverage. I am located in Arizona and represent a very large insurance group. Recently we came out with a discount health plan that does not have any preexisting…
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Sinus Cancer
Is this as unusual as I'm being told by my physicians? I've never smoked a cigarette ever and I'm a very occasional social drinker. My surgery was completed on March 13, 2002 and after a couple of weeks I returned for 6 weeks of radiation treatment which ended June 21st. I'm getting used to the new "hole in my head"…
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leecat
Hi Cathy I am going on vacation on Saturday and still we haven't connected I would like to hear from you before I go. Jerri
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how long do side affects last?
I finished my chemo and radiation in march 2002. I still feel like **** diareha and vomiting, besides the pain from a neck dissection just checking to see if anyones felt the same?
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Anyone want to talk
Still would like to talk to someone
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Chat room
Anyone want to go into the chat room let me know. I'll open it and we will chat.
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lump discovered on neck
My general practitioner found a lump in my neck near the clavicle yesterday. He is sending me to an ears nose and throat doctor. I am not confident that this is the type of doctor to see. Any suggestions?
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Sore mouth with bubles
I had completed 40 radiations and Chemo in last month. Now I'm experiencing a lot of bubles on the roof of my mouth; it's painful. If anyone know how to reduce these bubles, please let me know.
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"Peg Removed"
Hi folks, Just wanted to let you know I had my peg removed at Sloan Memorial yesterday!!! And I feel like I won the Mega Million Lotto. What a difference it makes without that tube. It seems like the light at the end of the tunnel is here. It wasn't painful, it just catches you by surprise like a rubber band snapping in…
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leecat
I mailed you but didn't hear back I gave you my email jerrikehoe@hotmail.com come talk to me
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Another Really Good Site
This web site has been very helpful to me and I used it a lot while undergoing treatment. I have also discovered another really good site and discussion group at the Oral Cancer Foundation. Go to www.oralcancerfoundation.org/enter.htm and select survivor/patient forum. There are also many excellent resources on the site…
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Tooth loss
Has anyone had tooth loss because of radiation therapy? I was having the worst pain in my life about 3 to 4 weeks after receaving rad. So they put me on all kinds of pain meds. for what I thought was headaches. then the enamel started coming off my teeth, then one of my molers broke off at the gums.I went back to my…
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Chat Room
I started going to this CSN site and seeing this discussion group a few days ago after a lot of the discussion points and questions had already been submitted. I had my cancer of the tongue, squamous cell carcinoma, 14 years ago. I went through surgery and radiation. To respond to some of the previous questions: I give…
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reply to reply
Roseanne- I have sent you an email thru this site. Check your email box.