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Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?
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I am wondering if anyone on here has tried or heard of the PENTO protocol. pentoxifylline and vitamin E taken twice a day for throat fibrosis from post radiation throat cancer. Beside ORN there is some evidence that is can help with throat fibrosis as well as bareoreflex fibrosis.
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@janetlev, you might also be interested in this related discussion:
- Are you experiencing baroreflex failure? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/are-you-experiencing-baroreflex-failure/
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@janetlev, I moved your post to the Head & Neck Cancer support group as per your request.
I found this information about the combined use of pentoxifylline and tocopherol (PENTO) to help prevent osteoradionecrosis (ORN):
- Pentoxifylline and tocopherol for prevention of osteoradionecrosis in patients who underwent oral surgery: A clinical audit
It sounds like you are considering this after radiation, not as a prophylatic (before to prevent) for fibrosis. Do I have that right?