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After esophageal stent placement my husband had to spit up or retch up mucus every 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931687/

Discussion: Anyone having excessive mucous problems following surgery .

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

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O Don't that sound familiar, I do, especially Bread, even.my pills, try drinking water before you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781900/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

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Connie - I find when my mucus is thick, it is better to nebulize levalbuterol than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333623/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

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@imaginus, you are in my thoughts for a positive outcome. There is so much mucus on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921840/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

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@cdee Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support. I see since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333617/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

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I completed radiation in early September and I have very dry mouth, especially at night. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782289/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

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I’m still on liquid diet and I feel my tumor shrink but still have pain to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865942/

Discussion: Anyone know of exercises or therapies to improve swallowing?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

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@cdee I have a similar situation, not as extreme, but similar. Have you tried going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333618/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

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Hi @neetneet, I'm tagging fellow members like @jeffk @deborahe @evamarie0077 @calenbd @karlm @sepdvm @clevyjam @hrhwilliam and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838146/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

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Glad you are doing so well. Can you provide some food suggestions. My husband is out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704701/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2022

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