Squamous cell carcinoma and acid reflux
Thanks
Paul
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Protonix
Like you, I had some acid reflux prior to treatment (sixteen weeks four types of chemo, seven of which were concurrent with daily rads and amifostine injections in the tummy daily)).
STGIII SCC Tonsil Cancer HPV+
That Tx ended Jun2009..clean and clear since.
But anyways..., my aci reflux became worse after treatment. I have a script for Protonix that I take for it.
I also was advised and have an endoscopy every two years to keep an eye on it. Keeping it in check and an eye out for Barrett's.
I'd be more prone to worry about the Barrett's more so than recurrence of your previous cancer.
Best,
John0 -
welcomeSkiffin16 said:Protonix
Like you, I had some acid reflux prior to treatment (sixteen weeks four types of chemo, seven of which were concurrent with daily rads and amifostine injections in the tummy daily)).
STGIII SCC Tonsil Cancer HPV+
That Tx ended Jun2009..clean and clear since.
But anyways..., my aci reflux became worse after treatment. I have a script for Protonix that I take for it.
I also was advised and have an endoscopy every two years to keep an eye on it. Keeping it in check and an eye out for Barrett's.
I'd be more prone to worry about the Barrett's more so than recurrence of your previous cancer.
Best,
John
Paul, Welcome.... and ditto what John said.0 -
more to think about
Paul,
I had been controlling my acid reflux with Prilosec (otc) before this bus ride began, but now it seems like I am supplementing the Prilosec every day with Tums and baking soda and water. I never thought to apply the increase in Acid to tilling a garden for new cancer. Now, I think I better get a hold of my GP and get some advice. I haven’t seen him since the first lump detected on my neck.
John is Protonix better than Prilosec? I’ll probably have to research this acid reflux problem some more.
Worried again (ha),
Matt0 -
Protonix - PantoprazoleCivilMatt said:more to think about
Paul,
I had been controlling my acid reflux with Prilosec (otc) before this bus ride began, but now it seems like I am supplementing the Prilosec every day with Tums and baking soda and water. I never thought to apply the increase in Acid to tilling a garden for new cancer. Now, I think I better get a hold of my GP and get some advice. I haven’t seen him since the first lump detected on my neck.
John is Protonix better than Prilosec? I’ll probably have to research this acid reflux problem some more.
Worried again (ha),
Matt
I can't really answer that Matt....
I haven't taken anything other, and this has worked for for me.
In reading, it appears that Protonix works very well for many... Your drug seems to have a lot of differring effects on people, to include.....dry mouth and having a problem swallowing, LOL... you might want to investigate some other alternative.
JG0 -
I absolutely believe reflux is the cause for some H & N cancers, except for the HPV+ ones. I had NO other risks, other than using my voice alot, which sure hope that doesn't cause cancer! I hadn't smoked, drank, oral sex, any other risk factor, AND I'm a woman, (I read that 90% of vocal cord cancers are in smoking men!!!) so that leave reflux! Started Prisolec approximately 4 yrs. ago and still got it, and a recurrence~~~~jim and i said:Refflux seems to be a part of the new normal. Jim takes prilosec for his. So far it has worked. Jim also had reflux before the diagnosis. Reading that others had reflux too makes me wonder if this is not part of the cause for mouth and throat cancers.
Debbie0 -
HmmmMrs. Sarge said:I absolutely believe reflux is the cause for some H & N cancers, except for the HPV+ ones. I had NO other risks, other than using my voice alot, which sure hope that doesn't cause cancer! I hadn't smoked, drank, oral sex, any other risk factor, AND I'm a woman, (I read that 90% of vocal cord cancers are in smoking men!!!) so that leave reflux! Started Prisolec approximately 4 yrs. ago and still got it, and a recurrence~~~~
My husband went to the ENT several years re acid reflux before his diagnosis for SCC HPV+ throat cancer. In hindsight, I definitely feel things were brewing well before his dx. He is being treated for lung mets now and still deals with the heartburn and acid reflux.0 -
How old is you husband? (ifKareGiver said:Hmmm
My husband went to the ENT several years re acid reflux before his diagnosis for SCC HPV+ throat cancer. In hindsight, I definitely feel things were brewing well before his dx. He is being treated for lung mets now and still deals with the heartburn and acid reflux.
How old is you husband? (if you don't my asking)I hope that he's doing well. There simply has to be a connection (causal or otherwise) because when you think about the soft tissue at the back of the troat exposed to stomach acid, and then throw in the presence of the virus...volatile mix to say the least. For example, the acid could cause some cell damage, these cells are now more vulnerable to infection by the virus, which is when (depending on the type of virus present: there are many types)the viral infection of the cell induces those cells to become cancerous. I'm going to have to look it up because I've forgotten, but I believe this series of events/symptoms is essentially Barrets syndrome (as pointed out by John(?) above)with the viral presence thrown in for good measure. Our bodies are complicated machines aren't they?
Take care and again I hope Hubby is doing well.0 -
Paul,Paintslinger said:How old is you husband? (if
How old is you husband? (if you don't my asking)I hope that he's doing well. There simply has to be a connection (causal or otherwise) because when you think about the soft tissue at the back of the troat exposed to stomach acid, and then throw in the presence of the virus...volatile mix to say the least. For example, the acid could cause some cell damage, these cells are now more vulnerable to infection by the virus, which is when (depending on the type of virus present: there are many types)the viral infection of the cell induces those cells to become cancerous. I'm going to have to look it up because I've forgotten, but I believe this series of events/symptoms is essentially Barrets syndrome (as pointed out by John(?) above)with the viral presence thrown in for good measure. Our bodies are complicated machines aren't they?
Take care and again I hope Hubby is doing well.
My husband will be 61 next month. He had been out of treatment for the original dx less than a year when the mets were discovered (in April). He is hanging tough and now that the initial shock is over, just living life the best way he (we) can. I'm sorry you are going through this but fight it with all you have! Take care.0 -
DittoKareGiver said:Paul,
My husband will be 61 next month. He had been out of treatment for the original dx less than a year when the mets were discovered (in April). He is hanging tough and now that the initial shock is over, just living life the best way he (we) can. I'm sorry you are going through this but fight it with all you have! Take care.
Thanks and right back at 'ya. It must be really rough for the both of you to have to go through this AGAIN. Rest assured you both have a LOT of people out here rooting for you. Keep us posted.
Paul0 -
DITTO....Paintslinger said:Ditto
Thanks and right back at 'ya. It must be really rough for the both of you to have to go through this AGAIN. Rest assured you both have a LOT of people out here rooting for you. Keep us posted.
Paul
I must be having a long day....LOL.
I saw your reply, "Ditto, thanks and right back at you....."
I had to scan the page again..., I never saw where Ditto had posted....dohhhh.
Ditto and his wife are forum members here, LOL...
JG0 -
I must be having a longer oneSkiffin16 said:DITTO....
I must be having a long day....LOL.
I saw your reply, "Ditto, thanks and right back at you....."
I had to scan the page again..., I never saw where Ditto had posted....dohhhh.
Ditto and his wife are forum members here, LOL...
JG
I mistakenly sent that one to you instead of another member on another discussion forum. The "ditto" refers to agreeing with a comment that that individual wrote. (Big 'ol sheepish grin! !)0 -
clarificationSkiffin16 said:DITTO....
I must be having a long day....LOL.
I saw your reply, "Ditto, thanks and right back at you....."
I had to scan the page again..., I never saw where Ditto had posted....dohhhh.
Ditto and his wife are forum members here, LOL...
JG
I actually sent that one to "Karegiver" and hubby. Look three(?) entries above your last one.0 -
Hi PaintPaintslinger said:clarification
I actually sent that one to "Karegiver" and hubby. Look three(?) entries above your last one.
My laptop is damaged (trying to see if my IT guy and fix it ....uuggh, spilled water on it ....hopefully he will call back soon) ...so I just saw this post today (have to check the message board when I am in and out of the hotels)...
I read your profile but nothing there ..may I ask where your cancer was in the tongue (mine was base of tongue) treatments you had? Etc., etc.
I like to keep up with everybody ..but I put similar diagnosis to my cancer in a particular file than others.
Hope you don't mind me asking ...if you fill out your profile I can see it there
Thanks,
Tim0 -
Hey TimTim6003 said:Hi Paint
My laptop is damaged (trying to see if my IT guy and fix it ....uuggh, spilled water on it ....hopefully he will call back soon) ...so I just saw this post today (have to check the message board when I am in and out of the hotels)...
I read your profile but nothing there ..may I ask where your cancer was in the tongue (mine was base of tongue) treatments you had? Etc., etc.
I like to keep up with everybody ..but I put similar diagnosis to my cancer in a particular file than others.
Hope you don't mind me asking ...if you fill out your profile I can see it there
Thanks,
Tim
I just finished writing my profile. Thanks for writing and thanks for the words of encouragement. I hope everything is going well for you (and your laptop !)
Take care,
Paul0 -
ATTN: Paintslinger
My husband was just diagnosed with hpv+ base of tongue cancer. His, too, was discovered through a bronchial cleft cyst. His, too, was needle biopsied with no signs of cancer. His, too, was removed and found to have a cancerous growth on the inner wall. And then the pet scan which lit up on the left side of the base of tongue.
When I read your story on another post, it just seemed too weird to be true. We are headed for our 2nd opinion next week but the dr here wants to do 7 wks of radiation with chemo. We see the chemo doc later this week. I guess I really want to know what we should expect as far as side effects. And it seems you two are nearly identical as far as this stuff goes.0
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