Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

Hi. I just finished 28 sessions of radiation on September 18th. I had a tumor that...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

I had HPV+ Base of tongue TORS. I had 30 rounds of radiation. No chemo. I...

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Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

@jen75, I have written extensively about my experiences undergoing radiation for cancer of the Pyriform Sinus....

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Discussion: How long after radiation did it take to get your voice back?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Question: I seeking information on getting the TRACH removed after it has been capped for 24...

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

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Posted: Apr 4, 2023

Hi and thank you for this post. My husband did chemo and radiation in 2009 and...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

@ebautista2025 , I suffered that as well and depended on a feeding tube for nearly a...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

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Posted: Mar 3 7:20am

Hi I am now age 83 and going very strong. I swallow many vitamins and tablets...

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Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

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Posted: Jan 22 8:14am

I'm grateful that more and more meds, vitamins, etc. now are made chewable. I have lots...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

Hi Robert, I am so sorry to hear about your jaw surgery that made you go...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

I can talk and swallow though not as well as I would like and definitely not...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Wow it’s finally so nice to hear from people who have the same issues. I’m almost...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Hey Naomi, I’m over 7 years out from stage IV throat cancer treatments! I had 35...

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Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Do not give up! I had the same treatment regimen but I had a feeding peg....

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I'm so glad for this post,@colleenyoung. Please thank the pharmacist who contributed information. As one who...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 20, 2020

Hi. Had squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx in mid-1970s when I was a teenager. I...

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Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I can feel myself turning a frightening corner--toward a negative outlook for the future. Feels like...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

No cancer surgery, they said I had too much cancer. My throat shut down due to...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

Hello, Joe. Sorry about your diagnosis of cancer, but I will say this form of cancer...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

Thank you for your response. I'm not able to swallow but I will try the swallowing...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Hi @msherfinski, I was just thinking about you the other day. I moved your message to...

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Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2020

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