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Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 | Oh yeah--my throat has been scratchy lately and my ears feel like they are ringing. These recent symptoms are what really have me concerned. I even ordered one of those e-cigs last week to help me quit smoking. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | I hope whats going on turns out to be nothing serious. I also hope you can get rid of your tobacco habit. You do NOT want to go thru what the survivors here have. Take this opportunity to turn your health around by removing the irritant, tobacco. Im a former smoker so I know how difficult quitting can be. Your future good health can depend on your choice of to smoke or not to smoke.
Good luck next week!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 | Thank you everyone for the replies. I appreciate your advice and your courage to share your personal experiences. My e-cig should be here this week, so *hopefully* this will be my last pack of cigarettes. This seems like a very caring community. I wish you all the very best | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | Us too - definitely have it looked at... Hugs!
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | We are a caring group so QUIT TOBACCO NOW FOREVER !!!!
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7 | I just recovered from a heavy duty surgery, 6 hrs 6 Dr's from a very painful sore on the top of my mouth. It has been very hard for me, this time, and is my 4th cancer. First one, radiation, and surgery on the others. If you still smoke, quit. And if you don't get a good answer, go to another head and neck surgeon. I have been misdiagnosed twice, and I knew I had cancer, so I just went to another Dr. I don't mess around anymore. I wish you the best.
Jean
1997 Biop Tonsil TX 35 RAD Clear til 2005: Tongue cancer SCC
TX Surg. Clear til 2007 Back again- Tongue TX Surg. Clear ck up. May 3rd 2011 going for a throat prob. Hoping for an all clear.
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Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 | Yeah, I'm definitely nervous. I haven't smoked in 3 days When I get the urge, I take a few puffs of my e-cig. I study mortuary science and the school I attend has a very intense, difficult program and that seemed to trigger me to smoke excessively. Even thinking about school would cause me to smoke. Actually, prior to starting school I had quit cigarettes for 3 years. I didn't even TRY to quit, I just stopped out of the blue one day. Also, I did make an appointment with an oral surgeon. I have an appointment for a biopsy on Tuesday the 26th. So, please keep your fingers crossed!! Jennifer | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Best wishes with your upcoming appointment, Jennifer. Good job with your quitting tobacco. Best part of it is that you have hit the 3 day mark which means the nicotine is out of your body. At least thats what Ive been told, after 72 hours your body doesnt need it anymore, its all in your head. PLEASE keep trying to avoid cigarettes. It really could make a huge difference in such a promising future.
Good luck!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | |
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