Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 44

Hi robolobo, For a PET scan, you get to drink this lovely drink of fluid which...

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Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 7:24pm

I’ve had the same tonsil cancer and lymph node dissection. I have my follow up NavDx...

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Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

That seems about right as treatment goes, assuming surgery to remove said lump is included. I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

Hello @hrhwilliam Thank you for your warm welcome to the group. Thanks too for your ideas,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Rebecca, you'll get some helpful tips from members like @sepdvm @ltecato @ascc17 @larson1540. @kecm was asking...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Had TORS in August of last year. 6 weeks of recovery then 36 rads and 6...

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Discussion: Swollen cancerous lymph nodes… no tumor

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 7:42am

I did 35 myself for same ailment and have had 2 ENT surgeons tell me they...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 6:00pm

Not being able to swallow near the end of radiation and for days after is common...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 7:47am

An early PET scan often shows scar tissue as cancer when it is not. Even after...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 8:28am

Really I haven't been sick. I got through surgery real well and got through radiation and...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Thank you for sharing you experience. I never heard about the lymphedema until your post, that...

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Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Hello @johnbonani John and welcome to the Head and Neck group. There are as many differing...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 2:57pm

Hi squirrelsnanna, How lucky you are you will have proton radiation. Five years ago, there were...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2018

Hi I had the surgery Friday to remove all lymph nodes levels 1 through 4 at...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

I also have the scaring in the throat due to radiation for throat cancer. It appears...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

A PET scan can be helpful in identifying cancer however, there is always an however, PET...

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Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 7:06pm

Hello, my name is Lisa, and I have salivary gland cancer-- adenoid cystic carcinoma. January 2016...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

Many or I probably could say most patients go on a feeding tube during the most...

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Discussion: How to deal with constant stress and worry as caregiver?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 8:39am

“I had cobalt radiation to my neck at age 4 for recurrent tonsillitis.” I thought I...

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Discussion: Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

I had a naturopathic doctor help with my radiation recovery and she recommended this vitamin combo....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15 4:28pm

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