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Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Jun 24 1:34pm | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
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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hi richard1990, wishing you the best and i have to agree with you as far as age. however, my endocrinologist says they don't look at age when i mentioned having thyroid surgery being an octogenarian, wow, the realization of being in the "superelderly" how about that. learn some new words for my age as far as surgeries go. i meet with the surgeon this morning to discuss things. so i will let all of you know even though i am on the throat cancer page. wishing wellness and happiness to each and everyone and you better believe prayers are said for each and everyone of you.
I had lingual tonsil cancer 2006 with chemo and radiation treatment. all went well until two years ago. Started to have issues swallowing and noticed aspirating food into lungs causing pneumonia. Finally after one year i have been referred to Emory Voice center Dr T. Hopeful of direction so can get on with life!
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It makes sense that the issue would be worse if they went in again. The surgery I will have on Oct 27 is made considerably more difficult due to the 37 sessions of intensive radiation.