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Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Oct 23 5:37pm | Replies (7)
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@jcl2018

Hi everyone. Thank you for the feedback and best wishes to all of you.

I've learned in communicating with various individuals that we all have the same "baseline" side effects (dry mouth, swallowing, impact on lungs, neck/upper spine issues, etc). Beyond that it becomes a bit of a mystery as to the cause of other issues (coronary, calcification, neuropathy, etc). Is it age or treatment related.

Regardless, I'm grateful for everyday and for your feedback.

For what it's worth, there is a 2020 article published by Itzhak Brook in the Journal of Radiation Oncology. It discussed long term head and neck cancer side effects. I've found it useful . Sorry I can't add the link due to website protocols but you should be able to find it on the web if you search his name and the journal.

Thanks Again!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 23 5:16pm

@jcl2018, You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe.

Allow me to post the journal article for you:
- Late side effects of radiation treatment for head and neck cancer https://www.e-roj.org/journal/view.php?viewtype=pubreader&number=1453

Your mention of heart-related issues and seeing a cardiologist tipped me off to let you know about cardio-oncology.

Mayo Clinic offers expertise in addressing heart problems (called cardio-oncology), potential or current issues. The Cardio-Oncology Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardio-oncology-clinic/overview/ovc-20442193) evaluates people prior to cancer treatment and patients who have experienced side effects due their treatment.

Might they have a cardio-oncology specialist where you receive care?

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