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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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I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the feeding tube was removed. They helped, but with all of the scar tissue in my throat these issues are ongoing for me as well.

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richard1990 | @richard1990 | Oct 5, 2022

I have not had the scar tissue removal sugery. However I do have swallow and restricted breathing (short of breath) problems. I went to Emory in Atlanta to again have swallow study and the scope procedure to check the scar tissue which is present. I have been told by the the throat Doctor and my Heart Doctor that the scar tissue was a factor in my breathing problem. Both are of the opinion that surgery to remove the tissue could make the situation worse in the long run. The reason being that surgery could produce worse scaring as a result of the surgery. I had throat cancer in 1990 and have speaking problems worse now that before, still have swallow and breathing problems, I just live it day to day. I would be interested in others that have had the scar removal surgery. I think because of my age (79) they just don't have the interest they would have in a younger person.

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