Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 57

I had a beard when I started radiation and chemo last March. Within a couple of...

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Discussion: When in treatment for head and neck cancer: Beard or no beard?

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Posted: Sep 30, 2023

My daughter-in-law who was just diagnosed with angiosarcoma of the scalp had her first radiation treatment...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

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Posted: Apr 5, 2023

Hi! My bf had a similar diagnosis and surgery as well. He also had a negative...

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

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Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Hi, I am 17 years out from stage 4 tonsil and base of tongue cancer. My...

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Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with Mandible reconstruction?

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Posted: Jul 29 11:08pm

Xylimelts are the best! I too have tried many products for dry mouth (I'm 8 months...

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

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Posted: Mar 14 8:51am

Hi Andy the an I haven’t been able to swallow in 9 months again. This time...

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

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Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Sorry .. have not heard or aware of endoscopic salvage nasopharyngectomy treatment option, but then I...

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

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Posted: May 29, 2024

@sandralea58 Hi! It looks like same as my dad case and treatment offered. He was diagnosed...

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

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Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I just had this surgery on the 16th. I originally had a small spot on the...

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Discussion: Neck Dissection Lymph Node Removal/Sampling - Yes or No?

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Posted: Jan 30, 2023

I have decided to have the neck dissection surgery on October 27. It is my only...

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Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

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Posted: Sep 25, 2022

@sapooh as for dental: my oncologist had me see an oral surgeon prior to any treatment...

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Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

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Posted: Apr 29 8:43am

I had squamous cell tonsil (HPV) removed cancer and I did ask about proton therapy. My...

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

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Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I was diagnosed with the exact same thing last February. I underwent 35 rounds of radiation...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

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Posted: Dec 21, 2024

I am 71, and 18 years out of nasopharyngeal carcinoma IV. Was ok after radiation and...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

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Posted: Nov 23, 2024

Hi @jimfitz and welcome to the Head and Neck group. The pain moments you are having...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

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Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Due to radiation I’ve had the worst time swallowing. It’s been 9 years cancer free. Unfortunately...

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Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

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Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Hello thebgyn123 - I had stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma on tongue base and lymph nodes...

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Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

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Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Another radiation effect that I had happened during the treatment itself. I had my treatments at...

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Discussion: Radiation impact on cognitive functioning/memory

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Posted: May 18 9:19am

I am sorry to hear that your husband seems to have developed further tumors. From your...

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Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

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Posted: May 23, 2023

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

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Posted: Aug 5, 2024

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