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I use a waterpik every night with warm water and a small quantity of Crest mouthwash...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 12:09pm

I still have sores on my inside cheek and roof of my mouth after 2011 radiation....

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Discussion: Mouth issues (blisters and gum swelling) years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 2:37pm

I am about 2 years post radiation. I would say at 9 months out I could...

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Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 8:27am

It sounds like you are eating better than I at eight months. For me tastes had...

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Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 7:19am

I continued the Miralax daily and added senna. Ask you radiation oncologist for their best method....

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Discussion: Radiation & cisplatin

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Posted: Jul 7 7:07am

Just diagnosed with mucosal melanoma in my nasal sinuses. Had surgery today to remove any other...

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Discussion: Cancer of the nasal vestibule: What are the treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 8:28pm

This is a great approach I am really glad you are getting a second opinion. My...

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Discussion: Questions about de-escalation radiation

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Posted: Feb 11, 2023

I am a 45 year old woman and this basically explains my diagnosis to a "T"...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with a throat cancer

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Posted: Jul 25 9:15am

Yesterday, I attended an appointment at Brigham and Womens Hospital, Center for Pain Management in Chestnut...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 8:40am

Congrats on your clean colonoscopies @roblem ! It's interesting about running borderline anemia since radiation and...

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Discussion: Is anaemia a common side effect of treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30 9:16pm

Thank you. And, yes, you can never have too much information. No one told us about...

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Discussion: Anyone notice cognitive impairment with throat cancer or treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Hello singlelady61. I am 52 years old and had tongue cancer, with reoccurrence. My last surgery...

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

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Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Welcome, @rbitcher. I'm inviting other members who have experience with laryngeal cancer or similar head and...

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Discussion: Laryngeal Ca: After radiation, how many have laryngectomy & trach?

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Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Hello @keith123 I am not aware of scar tissue removal but have heard of people having...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

Depending on the severity, I had lymphedema of the neck post radiation, not face. I ignored...

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Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

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Posted: Jan 3 8:04am

Hi Steve Unfortunately, I reside in Toronto - and Boston is not viable. I have an...

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Discussion: Fat grafting or Botox to relief pain & tightness after treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 11:05am

It took me about 3-4 weeks after tor surgery to really be able to eat real...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

If it comes to radiation, beg for proton rather than photon as the damage and side...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

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Posted: Aug 9, 2023

cris2 No my throat did not hurt after chemo and radiation. I was able to swallow...

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Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2024

I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

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