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Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Oct 24, 2023 | Replies (36)

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@richard1990

I also have the scaring in the throat due to radiation for throat cancer. It appears that the scaring is blocking my ability to breath normally and get the air I need. After consultation with Doctors at Emory they feel that removing the scaring with laser treatment would more likely increase scaring over time and make matters worse, possibly requiring breathing tube. Soooo I am still seeking alternatives.

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Welcome, @richard1990.
You may be interested in joining this webinar about skin changes caused by radiation cancer treatments hosted by Mayo's Cancer Education Center. You don't have to be a Mayo patient to attend. Read more and register here:
- Radiation Related Skin Changes https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/radiation-related-skin-changes/

Have you considered a second opinion? What are the alternatives? How do you help your limited breathing now?