Neck cancer longterm effects

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RGeorgeMak
RGeorgeMak Member Posts: 4
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I had my radiation and chemo done in 2006 but last year 2016 I started having problems swallowing. I have salivia that continus to come out. If i eat i spend the next 20mins coughing up phlegm. I also have a pain that feels like it starts from one ear to the other through the eyes and in my head. 

Is there anyone who has experienced this and has found any remedies that have helped relieve this. 

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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    edited March 2017 #2
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    See your doctor

    You need to find out what is causing these particular symptoms.

    Let us know what you find out.

  • RGeorgeMak
    RGeorgeMak Member Posts: 4
    edited March 2017 #3
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    I have been to doctor over

    I have been to doctor over the last year and am just told its after effects of the radiation i had in 2006. When i did my treatment then i never had a single effect even from the chemotherapy

  • RGeorgeMak
    RGeorgeMak Member Posts: 4
    edited March 2017 #4
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    Noellesmom said:

    See your doctor

    You need to find out what is causing these particular symptoms.

    Let us know what you find out.

    I have been to see the doctor

    I have been to see the doctor several times over the last year and am told its long term effects

  • SASH
    SASH Member Posts: 421 Member
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    Swallowing Issues

    Go see a swallowing specialist/speech pathologist.  They might be able to help with the swallowing.  I'm almost 17 years out and developed about a year ago difficulty swallowing.  I've been given exercises to try and help with the swallowing.  Every case is different but doing a modified barrium swallow and then working with someone who specializes in swallowing might be a good place to start.

  • MGC
    MGC Member Posts: 72 Member
    edited March 2017 #6
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    long term effects

    I am seven years out and have tons of real wrotten effects but I have never heard of saliva comming out.

    Seeing a  swallowing specialist/speech pathologist along with a modified barrium swallow should at least get you started in the right direction. I have had several.

     

    God luck

    Mark

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