Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

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

Very interesting he can eat crunchy cookies. I still have a hard time with anything crunchy,...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Thank you so very much for this encouragement. Since I cared for my husband with ALS,...

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Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Thank you for your comments. His surgery was Jan 25 so it's gone way longer than...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Hi @rosie100 Welcome to the Head and Neck group. There are doctors and treatments for swallowing...

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Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hey Vickie, Oral hygiene is critical! First thing in the morning I rinse, spit with as...

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Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 10:53am

You bring back memories I try to forget. I remember the throat pain and the hour...

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Discussion: Constipation, 911 and bm talk

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 7:16am

If you think supplements would help, there are a few multivitamins out there which are easier...

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Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Please don’t give up on the swallowing excersizes even though I imagine it’s very painful. Hopefully...

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Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hello, I had too much cancer for surgery but I had the same issue resulting from...

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Discussion: Coughing Following Tongue Surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

I had exactly the same issues. They couldn’t tell if the encapsulated tumor was cancer because...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I have been on the stomach tube using Glucerna for the past 3 years. Since 1...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 3:50pm

I am so very sorry to hear you have gone through so very much. - I...

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Discussion: Late effect stage 4 tonsil & tongue cancer 18 years ago

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Hi @robholdenried. My experience and from what others have commented is it can take from a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

What are people's experiences with nutrition for feeding tubes? How long does it take to adjust?...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

Hello, My post chemo/radiation treatments left me with thick mucus. OTC recommended products did not work!...

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Discussion: Excess phlegm after oral cancer surgery: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

I finished up my treatment December 23, 2022 it’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

After radiation I had to have a tracheotomy put in my throat ended up closing to...

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Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2021

I had a j tube put in before treatment (chemo, radiation plus chemo, then surgery) because...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

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