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Greetings Sue: Yes I am quite anxious but I am trying to get as much knowledge...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

I went to ctca in zion Illinois.. I still have my voice box no disfigurement I...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

I had some scar tissue after chem/radiation/major surgery for Stage 4 esophageal cancer. During my recovery,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2022

Your taste may take weeks if not months to get back to some sort of normal....

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

My husband had a J tube implanted after esophagus surgery in March 2022. Due to a...

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Discussion: Feeding tube falls out.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

Awesome good to know. I pray you guys are doing well. I’ve been diagnosed with the...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2022

@hrhwilliam - I’m no stranger to cancer “cure” side effects, this is my second cancer in...

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Discussion: 3 weeks Laryngitis or Hoarse voice: Late side effect of radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

Your bf has gone through a lot. I have been struggling with all the normal side...

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Discussion: Struggling with shortness of breath and lump in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2021

Welcome new members @sammy15 @kdjoch and @agelessspirit. I think you might also be interested in these...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

Absolutely agree to minimally consider a second and third opinion. I had laryngeal chondrosarcoma and as...

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Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 29, 2021

hello i can not sallow a thing my esophagus is stopped up i want to know...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2021

I am sorry you are having difficulty eating due to scar tissue. I can hardly open...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2020

You sound very onto it. In my answer I was torn between not wanting him to...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

Thanks but I have tried every trick known to speech therapists about swallowing , and I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2020

Hey Mark, just checking in. A few more days have passed since you last wrote. Are...

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Discussion: Laryngeal cancer (recurrence)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2020

Deb, I am so happy for you that your CT scan was all good and you...

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Discussion: Cricoid Chondrosarcoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

WWILL, What a splendid solution for your independent care for you. Yes, we do what we...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Sep 7, 2019

I have some difficulty with swallowing and I can open my mouth only about half way....

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Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2018

Greetings! I second Loli’s advice about being extra diligent about oral care. About 3 months after...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2018

@adriennef Hi Adrienne, Ten years ago I had gastric bypass surgery. Post op I could only...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2017

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