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Head and Neck Cancer

numbness in tip of nose and twitching
Today I had my ENT check up and all fine untill I mentioned the numbness in my nose and now sent for emergency CT scan I know it has something to do with nerves and criboform plate which is where my original cancer matastized to any one help or am I in for a long week end I just can't find anything on criboform plate
Rare in Canada too
My cancer (imagine how personal we get with this stuff) as I am told is one of 29 known cases in the world pathology at the American Instution Of Pathololgy is Washington did give the actual diag.
nasa pharnyx cancer I have had many surgeries babi
Yes babi I have had thdi since 29 and now am 55 so there is lots of hope tell your brother to hang in there see my web page Jerrikehoe
NO APPETITE, FATIGUE, DEPRESSION.....ANY SUGGESTIONS?
First, I'd like to ask if anyone had a problem with hiccups? I had violent hiccups for 4 and 5 days at a time during chemo and radiation. I ended up in the hospital for 5 days because I couldn't eat by mouth or with the tube I had. My wife got very important remedies and suggestions from a pharmicist. When we brought the…
Thrush
My husband has developed thrush which makes his throat pain worse. (6 wks after last rad treatment) Will see the Dr. tomorrow. Does the medicine for this work? How long does it take?
Any evoxac users?
I had neutron radiation treatment in january to treat adenoid cystic carcenoma. Now, I take evoxac (4-5 pills/day) to help with the dry mouth. Even though I am almost 3 months out of treatment, I still battle nausea almost every day. The doctors say there is no reason for it, but I wonder if the evoxac is to blame. It is…
Start eating again
My dad had chemo/radiation to his throst - been on feeding tube since October. Therapy was successful and done as of Feb. He was told he would return to eating in two weeks , then two months and now maybe this year. What the hell is this?
Support Group
There is an organization called Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancers. The web site is www.spohnc.org/index.html I have been receiving their newsletter and found a lot of useful information. There is relatively little information about these cancers as compared to some other cancers and it has been helpful…
Neck dissection/lymphectomy
I am looking for anyone who had this procedure several years ago, chose NOT to go through with radiation, and is who is obviously still alive. Did you get cancer somewhere else? did it return to the other side of your neck? Please help. I need to make decision fast. Thanks to all of you who posted yuor experience with…
4 Daddy in Montreal
My father 53 has recently (Feb.18th)been diagnosed with esophageal cancer (Adenocarcinoma).So far it seems to be a non-metastasis cancer and we're still waiting for the ultrasound results for any signs of affected lymph nodes. My father is presently schedule for a laparoscopy plus biopsie on monday the 11th under general…
looking for support for the caregiver
my husband was diagnosed with head and neck cancer on october 25, 2000. He just started chemo and radiation this week. He is going thru hell. I dont know what to do. Any suggestions?????????? thanks, Diane K.
Hello
My name is Bruce and I was diagnosed with EC in June 1998. I have completed all treatments and have adjusted my life to the after affects of surgery. If you would like to discuss any of the pre or post issues of treatment feel free to contact me. Best regards, Bruce :>)
Base Tongue Cancer
I just finished treatment two weeks ago, radiation twice a day and chemo one day. I am using feeding tube, my mouth has so many sores. Would like to talk to anyone who has gone through this, how long did it take to get back to eating regular food, how long before you had tube taken out and anything in general would be…
need help please
hi everyone: I have to come here to see if anyone else have had the same frustration. I noticed a lump in my neck, under the jaw, although not too obevious but it's enought to freak me out. I have tried to contact several cancer society offices, lab and specialist offices to arrange an appointment to have a check up, but I…
G tube
Can anyone tell me the average time of having a G tube? Also how long until some energy return after radiation treatments?
NASOPHARENGEAL
Jcurtis If you see this message please contact me. I would like to talk to you. coke
For My Dad
I'm looking for any input from those who have had radiation treatment for squamous cell cancer (tongue and throat) - for my 76 yr. old father. He had intensive radiation about 18 months ago and is still suffering with heavy mucous production, which he coughs up frequently. Due to this, he still essentially drinks Boost or…
Mucus
I have finished my radiation treatments 4 weeks ago and seem to have a lot of mucus in my throat. This seems to have started just a couple of days ago and I am pretty sure it is not thrush. Is this a part of the healing process and should I expect it to get better?
Dry Mouth Issues
In another discussion thread - the topic of salagen came up. I am curious to hear from others who have taken or are taking this or other drugs. I found it made a huge difference in my being able to sleep for a few hours at a time without waking up to drink water. I just started on a new drug Evoxac whicb to this point…
VOCAL CORD CANCER
HAVING BEEN TREATED FOR CANCER IN MY LEFT REAL VOCAL CORD WITH 7 WEEKS OF RADIATION, WHICH ENDED IN JULY OF 2001, I CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE MUCUSIN MY THROAT. THIS DISCOMFORT HAS LED TO MANY SLEEPLESS NIGHTS,DUE TO THE "TICKLE" IT CAUSES IN MY THORAT AS I SLEEP. I ALSO EXPERIENCE SOME VERY GOOD DAYS WITH CLEAR…
Help! Where do my mom and I go to find help?
What web-sties can we go to to find the hospitals/doctors that deal with this type of cancer more often and more successfully? With only 13,000 cases diagnosed a year, it seems that we need to go to a doctor/hospital that sees a lot of us each year.
nasopharengeal cancer COKE are you still out there?
I wrote a message in may to see if anyone had any info on nasopharengeal cancer which my dad died of on may 14, 2001.I kind of gave up on finding anyone who has heard of this and today I decided to check out the sight and I saw COKE'S reply.If you are still out there I am interested in any info from you or your mother…
Esophageal Survivors?
My dad is suffering from esophageal cancer that has metastasized to the liver. He is losing hope although his tests show that he should be feeling better. We were wondering if there are any survivors of liver metastasis out there so that we could give him some hope.
Esophegus Cancer
My mother ( 72 years old) was recently diagnosed with esophegus cancer. She went through chemo/rad. and did very well. She seems very healthy! My ? She is now facing the removal of her esophegus and she wants to know what it's going to be like so if anyone out there that can help us I would appreciate it:)thanks,…
help with food
had a tumor removerd so I have no more sphincter and half of my stomach removed, what are the proper foods I should be eating I have a real hard time eating I vommit all the time. I need to know the proper foods I should be eating I like spicy thing and I know that I'm not suppose to have them so I don't. I sure good use…
eating and swallowing
I had total laryngectomy and neck dissection 11/1/00 then 7 weeks of radiations both sides of neck. I am unable to eat or drink anything othr than ensure and vamilla milk shakes I've lost 20 pounds that I couldn't afford to lose. Have dry mouth also, anyone tell me when you can eat or taste again I do drink water all day.…
Dialation and Recover
I had my surgery on April 18th removing 1/3 of my stomach and 2/3 of my esophagus. I have had 5 dialations since. Starting at 1 week apart I am now up to 2 weeks. My GI feels it will close down less the futher away from the surgery I get. But he is prepared to do the procedure as many times as it takes. I am lucky enough…
another after effect of radiation
five months after the end of radiation for laryngeal cancer (and with all the usual effects) I find that my esophagus has been "shrink wrapped" or "crazy glued" at its uppermost part. No doctor's instrument, tube, light,or scope can gain entry. I am unable to swallow anything, even remaining saliva, and am feeding through…
Need Suggestions
Hello! My brother was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus in March 2001. Unfortunately, it is Stage IV and surgery is not an option. He has a feeding tube in place but radiation shrunk the tumor so he could start to eat again. But the chemo is causing excess saliva, mouth sores and a rash making it once again…
Mom in trouble?
Four years ago, my mother had a cancer removed from her tongue. It seemed early, so she didn't have all the neck dissection stuff, and there was no further treatment. Then, two years ago, it metastisized but was found in only one lymph node in her neck. After that, she had radiation for six or eight weeks, after which she…

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