Throat Cancer survivors???

Question

What kinds of symptom's did you experience, what test did you have to take and when did they finally diagnosis you with this??

Answer 1

I've not had throat Cancer, But I Am in the Medical field, I have seen it all from "throat Cancer" to colon Cancer to Lung cancer.... Throat cancer has various names.... cancer of the glottis, vocal cord cancer, laryngeal cancer. a Major Symptom AND Sign (I want to clarify at this moment a Sign is something you can see or hear physically or a Doctor can ie weightloss.... while a symptom is something you feel ie nausea) Anyhow a major sign is weightloss, if your suddenly dropping pounds like there is no tomarrow it tends to be a good indicator, HOWEVER different people react differently to cancer other signs/symptoms vary Hoarseness that does not resolve in 1 to 2 weeks, Sore throat that does not resolve in 1 to 2 weeks, even with antibiotics ,Neck pain ,Difficulty swallowing ,Swelling in the neck , Cough ,Coughing up blood ,Abnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds (Rhales and wheezing)...these are things to look for or question to your doctor.. Now throat cancer is a rare event in most females, and young males (Im not saying Impossible just rare) it tends to affect people 50 and older Men being 10 times more likely to develop it. An examination of the neck and throat may show cancer of the throat. The sputum may appear bloody. A lump may appear on the outside of the neck. A laryngoscopy, which is examination by use of a tube with a small lighted camera (laryngoscope), allows the physician to look into the mouth and down the throat to see the tumor, A neck or cranial CT scan or cranial MRI may show throat cancer. These tests will also help determine if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the neck,Biopsy and analysis of tissues that appear abnormal may confirm the presence of a cancerous tumor. Treatment is aimed at destruction of the cancer and prevention of spread of the cancer to other parts of the body. When the tumor is small, either surgery or radiation therapy alone can be used to eliminate the tumor. When the tumor is larger or has spread to lymph nodes in the neck, combination radiation and chemotherapy is often used to preserve the voice box and is successful in most cases. Surgical removal of the tumor, including all or part of the vocal cords (laryngectomy) may be necessary in some cases. If a laryngectomy is required, a surgical prosthesis (artificial vocal cords) may be implanted, voice aids may be used, or speech therapy may be recommended to teach alternative methods of speaking. Many patients also need swallowing therapy after treatment to help them adjust to the changes in the structure of the throat. Diagnosis can vary DEPENDING On the person, some may not show symptoms for MONTHS (which of course are months of cancer spreading) and some may show them almost immediately, it depends on how the body reacts... I recall a patient that was healthy.. complaining of a cough and spitting up blood... had been doing it for roughly 2weeks.. I threw on a Mask assuming it to be Tuberculosis... they had the weight loss the cough the bloddy sputum, and it was throat cancer...They had an Xray of their chest, No TB.. Cancer likes to mimic other illnesses, it camoflauges itsself, a Doctor hasty in diagnosis may diagnose you with something completely differnt, Im not saying be a paranoid hypocondriac HOWEVER In an event that you experiance several of thos factors it is best to go ahead and get checked out..Just to be safe....

Answer 2

I can't answer all your questions but my wife's cousin had throat cancer that was discovered becuase his voice got raspy sounding and a lot of sore throats. He had surgery and the tumor was removed. I don't know if he had chemo after that or not but he has been cancer free for about 20 years!

Answer 3

Getting both is a double whammy to the system. It will be like fighting Mike Tyson he will be hit hard and fast. At the radiation ward I talked to somebody that is having both done and he said it is very hard to do. One is bad enough like chemotherapy, but you don't have to go to chemotherapy daily like you do with radiation. He should be able to communicate in some fashion, eating could be tough. He will need to consume good proteins to help rebuild his body as it is being torn down. I still say a good homemade chicken soup is a good thing to have around. As the treatment continues on a weekly basis, your dad will feel the effects become harder to take. My friend has a guard in his mouth that protects his teeth when he does radiation. He is only on the second week of both chemotherapy and radiation and he is having a tough go at it. One thing to remember is that people react differently to both treatments. Fatigue will be a big factor. Your dad won't feel like doing too much. Get well fast to help him. The hardest part of being a care-giver is to see your loved one in pain. We are on the last week of radiation and she is hurting. I caught her crying because her skin is blistered. If it gets too bad for your dad, talk to his oncologist. They could miss a few treatments if it is needed. Communication will be most important. Going through this will bond you more then any other time both of your lives. I wish you a speedy recovery, and your dad a great outcome from his treatments.

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Answer 4

Weight loss, Neck pain ,Difficulty swallowing ,Swelling in the neck , Cough ,Coughing up blood ,Abnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds (Rhales and wheezing) are things to watch for.

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It takes a LONG time, usually, or a high level of stressors, to weaken the immune system to the point where it won't do its job, but once cancer has formed, it will generally spread rapidly.

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"The Cure for All Cancers", ISBN 0963632825
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Answer 5

How many survivors have there been for throat cancer?!?!

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Answer 7

well by the time we found my husbands cancer it had went from the mouth to the neck we had to go to an oral surgen then to an ear nose and throat dr he did the bioposy then we went to a surgen that had the results and in august 06 we found out it was cancer they did surgern removed his tongue floor of his mouth jaw bone lympnodes in neck all of this is called a radical neck dissection

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