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#38256 02-24-2005 06:15 PM
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Has anyone experienced a "slowly worsening restriction" of their esophagus after their neck disection/radiation. For myself it started to become evident about 3-4 years after my ordeal that something was wrong. Swallowing became more difficult, to the point where I am now - only soft/processed foods will go down (mashed potatoes, yogurt, soups, etc.) I'm just curious if this is an isolated condition with me, or common with other survivors.

Rick (22 year survivor!)

#38257 02-25-2005 04:35 PM
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Hi Rick,
I'm only 19 months out from radiation so can't really answer your question, but I'm bringing your post back to the top so maybe some of our other looooooooooooong term survivors can help you out. Congrats on your 22 years!
Minnie


SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.

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