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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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@colleenyoung

@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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jcl2018 | @jcl2018 | Oct 23 5:37pm

Thank you Colleen. I don't know if there is a cardio-oncology group here. I was treated at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. I do plan to ask about chemo impact on cardiac function and radiation impact on baroreceptor function.

Regardless, have to have things investigated.

I will post if I learn anything meaningful.

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