Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

Yes, we thought it was the radiation, but then found that it was EARWAX. Clean the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

don't hesitate to do the radiation. I've posted my story below.

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SSC) with perineural invasion (PNI)

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Thanks so much for the info. The surgery was in November, however the radiation was not...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Ginger, Sorry I didn’t make it clear but I had three surgeries. the first two were...

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Discussion: Chemo with bad kidneys?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 7:02pm

sorry, didn't finish message. 5 months later another, had radiation with ensuing difficulties but nothing since....

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Discussion: Anyone have verrucous hyperplasia (oral leukoplakia) pre-cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 10:45am

Had HPV squamous cell cancer in lingual tonsil surgically removed in 2022. No radiation or chemo...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Yes. 3 treatments of 30 radiation plus 1 chemo ( cisplatin). 3 days later I passed...

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Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 9:04am

I had TORS surgery April 15. Back of tongue tumor removed and All lymph nodes removed...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Hi Jim, I was reading through your posts and wanted to be sure I understood correctly....

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Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2018

Thank you Sue. It is HPV related and yes we do have a good cancer center...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Thanks all of you for sharing. My husband is 12 weeks post radiation and chemo. The...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I just noticed towards the last couple of weeks of radiation my sense of small was...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 13, 2019

hi cris2, lilyann here, so sorry to hear this about your husband, i haven't done any...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

Hello, radiation starts Wednesday for five full weeks Monday thru Friday.

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Hi Lilyann, Proton radiation works on killing cancer cells primarily and is very "pin-point" in its...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 12:09pm

Hi Maureen: Have you heard of hearing loss due to radiation treatment?

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2019

I used a product called Mugard and had no ulcers or sores from radiation.

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

@riverratlt, how are you doing? Did you decide to get radiation therapy?

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Meh. Getting used to the routine and the side effects. One day at a time! (5...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 6:41am

@tiatia11, after many false diagnoses (even after a CT scan and many scopes) the third-opinion ENT...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

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