Comments on: My Dad has Throat Cancer http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/ Personal blog, and home to 2,748 mashups Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:01:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rakesh http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-115047 Rakesh Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:44:59 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-115047 Hi, We are facing similar thing as my father diagnosed with "moderately differentiated squamous cell of carcinoma" in biopsy. Please suggest the things need to do and consider now. Hi,

We are facing similar thing as my father diagnosed with “moderately differentiated squamous cell of carcinoma” in biopsy. Please suggest the things need to do and consider now.

]]> By: bev http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-114603 bev Wed, 20 May 2009 17:49:28 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-114603 just need some one to talk to. my dad had a tumour grade 2. but after treatment it has come back. he will need a full throat box removal i think. He is 83 and i love him to bits................ cant stop crying. just need some one to talk to. my dad had a tumour grade 2. but after treatment it has come back. he will need a full throat box removal i think. He is 83 and i love him to bits……………. cant stop crying.

]]> By: bev http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-114602 bev Wed, 20 May 2009 17:45:15 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-114602 My dad has throat cancer.we got over a stge 2 tumour, but no!! here we go again,. they are talking full voice box removal. he is 83 and not n the bst of health,. i am looking after them. help!!!! My dad has throat cancer.we got over a stge 2 tumour, but no!! here we go again,. they are talking full voice box removal. he is 83 and not n the bst of health,. i am looking after them. help!!!!

]]> By: Eric http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-111534 Eric Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:18:56 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-111534 I am 33 yrs old and have been a smoker for 10 yrs. 1.5 yrs ago i went to the ENT doctor and with what i can only describe as throat cramps and rawness. He said I was clean and ordered a CT scan and it came back negative...good news right? Well here we are and I am having the same symptoms again . Only this time it is accompanied by nose sores, headaches, stiff neck and jaw stiffness. Can anyone relate to my symptoms and does this sound anything like a type of throat cancer? I am getting very scared here! I am 33 yrs old and have been a smoker for 10 yrs. 1.5 yrs ago i went to the ENT doctor and with what i can only describe as throat cramps and rawness. He said I was clean and ordered a CT scan and it came back negative…good news right? Well here we are and I am having the same symptoms again . Only this time it is accompanied by nose sores, headaches, stiff neck and jaw stiffness. Can anyone relate to my symptoms and does this sound anything like a type of throat cancer? I am getting very scared here!

]]> By: Maddy http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-105068 Maddy Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:15:44 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-105068 This is a very informative post, i was searching in google for Stomach Cancer and came across this post. My niece is suffering from Stomach Cancer, information mention in this article will greatly help me in offering her some advice thank you This is a very informative post, i was searching in google for Stomach Cancer and came across this post. My niece is suffering from Stomach Cancer, information mention in this article will greatly help me in offering her some advice
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]]> By: Sharyn http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-98952 Sharyn Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:19:52 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-98952 My dad's been battling throat cancer for a little over a year now and it's not looking good. I just got word he went into intensive care last night with a massive infection and pneumonia - that's what did in my father-in-law and I'm afraid this is it. I'm far away so I'm getting everything via phone calls. He did radiation, then it came back, so he had surgery - then it came back. Then he started chemo and has deteriorated ever since - the surgery site never healed, he has a feeding tube but is down to 120 lbs. This is a 6'1" 63 year old athlete. My poor mom, she lost her mother right when this was all starting last year. Nasty, nasty stuff. My dad’s been battling throat cancer for a little over a year now and it’s not looking good. I just got word he went into intensive care last night with a massive infection and pneumonia – that’s what did in my father-in-law and I’m afraid this is it. I’m far away so I’m getting everything via phone calls. He did radiation, then it came back, so he had surgery – then it came back. Then he started chemo and has deteriorated ever since – the surgery site never healed, he has a feeding tube but is down to 120 lbs. This is a 6′1″ 63 year old athlete. My poor mom, she lost her mother right when this was all starting last year. Nasty, nasty stuff.

]]> By: SHANNON http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-97048 SHANNON Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:38:05 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-97048 My father in law was recently diagnosed with throat cancer. I lost my dad 3 years ago to multiple myeloma. I have 2 little girls. The older one is 8. She remembers loosing her pop pop and we still pray for him till today. How do I explain to her that her grampa is seriousouly ill now or do I not? She realizes that he cannot speak the same and others notice that although he has always been thin that he is even thinner now. My husband fortunately does not know the cancer process and the loss of someone close. Although I pray for the best outcome for my father in law I know what the news of cancer does to all the loved ones and I cant belive this is happening again. Once again greiving. My husband is trying to get him on an alkaline non acidic diet with hopes for a dramatic turn around. Is there anyone out there with hopeful advice? My father in law was recently diagnosed with throat cancer. I lost my dad 3 years ago to multiple myeloma. I have 2 little girls. The older one is 8. She remembers loosing her pop pop and we still pray for him till today. How do I explain to her that her grampa is seriousouly ill now or do I not? She realizes that he cannot speak the same and others notice that although he has always been thin that he is even thinner now. My husband fortunately does not know the cancer process and the loss of someone close. Although I pray for the best outcome for my father in law I know what the news of cancer does to all the loved ones and I cant belive this is happening again. Once again greiving. My husband is trying to get him on an alkaline non acidic diet with hopes for a dramatic turn around. Is there anyone out there with hopeful advice?

]]> By: Kathi http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-95452 Kathi Thu, 29 May 2008 09:32:20 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-95452 Just a reminder for those of you who have a loved one who has passed or are dealing with the stress of treatment and worry. In order to hurt so deeply, we had to have loved profoundly. In that love, we have already been blessed. Keep the memories as a reminder every day. For every tear we shed now, think of a smile from time past. Just a reminder for those of you who have a loved one who has passed or are dealing with the stress of treatment and worry.
In order to hurt so deeply, we had to have loved profoundly. In that love, we have already been blessed. Keep the memories as a reminder every day.
For every tear we shed now, think of a smile from time past.

]]> By: Sheri http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-93651 Sheri Wed, 14 May 2008 10:12:05 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-93651 Elizabeth: Kubler-Ross works on death and dying are still the best to help you, I believe. http://changingminds.org/disciplines/change_management/kubler_ross/kubler_ross.htm She wrote a book about the stages of dying and I see us all go through them in one way or another. My mom died from lung cancer 11 years ago and I prepared by writing poetry and her eulogy. My dad has throat cancer now. (Stage 4 recurrent.) Most of the family appears to be in denial but he is on hospice (again) and not coming out of it this time. Death is a sad part of living for all of us on this earth. You know your loved ones will ultimately be at peace. Personally, I'm looking to sleep a little. It is, indeed, stressful. Elizabeth: Kubler-Ross works on death and dying are still the best to help you, I believe.
http://changingminds.org/disci.....r_ross.htm

She wrote a book about the stages of dying and I see us all go through them in one way or another. My mom died from lung cancer 11 years ago and I prepared by writing poetry and her eulogy. My dad has throat cancer now. (Stage 4 recurrent.) Most of the family appears to be in denial but he is on hospice (again) and not coming out of it this time.

Death is a sad part of living for all of us on this earth.

You know your loved ones will ultimately be at peace. Personally, I’m looking to sleep a little. It is, indeed, stressful.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-87059 Elizabeth Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:28:43 +0000 http://goodblimey.com/archives/2006/01/13/my-dad-has-throat-cancer/#comment-87059 My partner has battled throat cancer for almost two years. We are moving into the final weeks of her life and she will spend that time at home thanks to the assistance of our regional hospice. She has had radiation, chemo, and finally a radical neck dissection and larnygectomy (in Dec '07) and hasn't been home yet, due to failed TEP prosthesis for speech (HUGE MISTAKE!!!!!), fistulae, blocked feeding tubes, seizures, crashing sodium and magnesium levels, along with pre-existing cardiac and circulatory problems. The 10-14 day hospital stay for surgery has turned into a 4 month ordeal of misery; in fact before her returning home, her disease has returned. We have finally had enough, and there are no more treatments being offered. So, she is essentially coming home to die. I am having no luck in getting any information about how her life may actually end, except that she may have a carotid "blow-out," as her disease has recurred around the carotid artery and is compromising its "integrity." Aside from dropping that bit of information, doctors are really very hesitant to discuss what we need to know to be emotional prepared to deal with what will actually happen. Does anyone have any good websites that will not shirk from a frank discussion of end-of-life issues. Bless all of you who are fighting the good fight, my prayers for your health, strength and happiness are with you...may you emerge victorious. My partner has battled throat cancer for almost two years. We are moving into the final weeks of her life and she will spend that time at home thanks to the assistance of our regional hospice. She has had radiation, chemo, and finally a radical neck dissection and larnygectomy (in Dec ‘07) and hasn’t been home yet, due to failed TEP prosthesis for speech (HUGE MISTAKE!!!!!), fistulae, blocked feeding tubes, seizures, crashing sodium and magnesium levels, along with pre-existing cardiac and circulatory problems. The 10-14 day hospital stay for surgery has turned into a 4 month ordeal of misery; in fact before her returning home, her disease has returned. We have finally had enough, and there are no more treatments being offered. So, she is essentially coming home to die. I am having no luck in getting any information about how her life may actually end, except that she may have a carotid “blow-out,” as her disease has recurred around the carotid artery and is compromising its “integrity.” Aside from dropping that bit of information, doctors are really very hesitant to discuss what we need to know to be emotional prepared to deal with what will actually happen. Does anyone have any good websites that will not shirk from a frank discussion of end-of-life issues.

Bless all of you who are fighting the good fight, my prayers for your health, strength and happiness are with you…may you emerge victorious.

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