Head and Neck Cancers

Has anyone else been diagnosed with oncocytic cancer?

Oncocytic cancer, anyone? (previously Hurthle cell cancer) In treatment at MD Anderson.

What are my chances with stage 2 epiglottis cancer after prior radiation?

Recently diagnosed epiglottis SCC HPV negative stage 2 - treatment recommended is radiation. Had radiation 5 years ago to tonsil. What is my chances of survival? Are there any pain killers that work best for radiation pain? Any tips on how to survive and manage side effects? Any helps appreciated ?

What can I do when hospitals deny my loved one needed cancer surgery?

What can I do to get him the help he needs. If this last hospital denies him they are just going to send him home. He needs this surgery, ASAP, please anyone what do I need to do .

How to find a specialty surgeon when hospitals keep turning you away?

The doctors are trying to find him a specialty surgeon cause he also has a hole that goes from his esophagus to the side of his neck on the inside . They have tried 7 hospitals and it's always some reason why he can't go. Administration , insurance, or no beds

What to expect with tracheostomy and G-tube for head and neck cancer?

Hi my name is Cyndi ,and my husband has T4 squamish cell carcinoma. Head and neck cancer . He is currently in the hospital and they have found a tumor at the base of his tongue and they put a tracheotomy and a g-tube in him.

Has anyone gone through head and neck cancer treatment at 74?

I am new to this group. I'm a 74 year old female who was recently diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma. The doctors call it Head, Neck and Throat Cancer. TX begins May 4th. Anyone been through this before?

How do you cope after being diagnosed with salivary gland cancer?

I recently was diagnosed with salivary cancer in parotid gland, acinic cell carcinoma. Devastated is an understatement.

Has anyone had a vocal cord mass biopsy? Nervous about results

Hi everyone, sending massive positive vibes and energy out to you all!! I am currently experiencing for the last two months with laryngitis I currently have a microlaryngoscopy with biopsy tomorrow, The ENT specialist found a mass behind the V of my vocal cords!! Anyone familiar with that? I have a lot of questions lmao !!! Nervous but a warrior! Thank You !!

How do I cope with a larynx cancer diagnosis?

I have cancer of the larynx

Has anyone else dealt with nasopharyngeal carcinoma that spread?

I have Nasopharngeal carcinoma and on my mandibul and lungs n ribs any one else familiar with the nasopharngeal portion?