Question 1

life expectancy of in-operable hpv related throat cancer i am concerned?

Accepted Answer

Chemo RT: The lesions that appear in the head and neck area that are HPV related are squamous cancers.  Several approaches can be used.  If in posterior pharynx then transhyoid pharyngotomy can expose lesion for resection.  Gamma knife therapy may bring lesion under control and chemo using 1-2000 mg. methotrexate with citrovorum factor over 12-24 hrs. may eliminate if not bring lesion under control.

Question 2

hi doc, my grandfather has been diagonised with stage 4 throat cancer. they put a breathing pipe for him. what can i do for him? :(

Accepted Answer

Trach care: I am sorry that your grandfather is not well. Trach care manuals for families may be found online. Keep the site clean and dry, humidification of the air keeps the passages moist and may lessen infection. Watch for signs of infection or trouble breathing and report changes to your physician.

Question 3

grandmother in remission from stage 4 throat cancer. she has feeding tube & can't eat anything. she's been only having ensure. is this healthy & ok?

Accepted Answer

Ensure: Something is better than nothing. Enssure is not a complete meal.

Question 4

stage four throat cancer spread to lymph nodes. smoker and heroin user. inoperable,  no treatment at all. life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

No clear answer: Would seek out a palliative care doctor who could help making whatever time is available more comfortable and meaningful. Sorry that cannot be of more help.

Question 5

throat cancer life expectancy with treatment?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what kind of throat cancer, the stage of the cancer, the hpv status if this is a mouth cancer, whether you are a smoker or not, what kind of therapy did you receive etc. The earlier the stage the better your life expectancy would be. The prognosis of hpv + associated mouth cancer , non smoker-would be better than hpv negative mouth cancer who smokes and drink alcohol. D/w with md.

Question 6

what is the life expectency for a person with stage 4 throat cancer who is refusing treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not good : Stage 4 any cancer is not good, some better than others.  With head and neck cancers though unlike some others, cure is possible with aggressive mutimodality treatment.  Usually without any treatment the tumor grows locally, cause local symptoms and metastasize to lymph nodes and distant organs. Consider at least palliative treatment, it can improve quality of life for some time. 6-24 months range.

Question 7

i performed cunnilingus 1st time in my life,on a very sexually active woman met online. scared of hpv+ throat cancer now. should i be screened, how?

Accepted Answer

Routine mouth exams: In such a situation, one can get the HPV vaccine to prevent the more serious strains of sexually transmitted HPV virus. Of course, one cannot run to his doctor every time he has licked genitals, as that could mean going to the doctor every week. Therefore, routine exams 2-3 times a year with his dentist, and 1-2 times a year with his primary care doctor, are ok to do when he has no symptoms.

Question 8

my husband has stage 4 throat cancer. they have found a large mass in his lung, and a smaller one in his stomach.  what are his survival chances ?

Accepted Answer

Unknowable: Although the prognosis is grim (my sympathies), the question that should be asked is "how many joyful, meaninful days are left?" the answer lies in the love and support he derives from you, his family and friends.  Fortunately, to a large extent, the question can be answered by you and others who love your husband.

Question 9

how can i help them with this situation?they r going to rush copley in aurora illinois 2mrow for throat cancer surgery? they were diagnosed 2/4/15

Accepted Answer

Know details: Unless surgery is emergency due to airway obstruction, most H&amp;N lesions which are squamous in origin are treated pre op with RT and if necessary chemo including Taxol (paclitaxel) and platinum.  If necessary high dose MTX used with leukovorum rescue.  Check to see if procedure is not tracheostomy to ensure airway during needed treatment.Lesions bestt reated with prior cytoreduction.

Question 10

i'm an 18 year old male and i've been smoking about 4 cigarettes a day for 2 months, if i quit now will i get throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

If you quit now...: ...The chances of you getting a whole bunch of nasty diseases (of which throat cancer is one) go way, way down.

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Life expectancy of in-operable hpv related throat cancer i am concerned?

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Hi doc, my grandfather has been diagonised with stage 4 throat cancer. they put a breathing pipe for him. what can i do for him? :(

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Grandmother in remission from stage 4 throat cancer. she has feeding tube & can't eat anything. she's been only having ensure. is this healthy & ok?

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Stage four throat cancer spread to lymph nodes. smoker and heroin user. inoperable, no treatment at all. life expectancy?

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Throat cancer life expectancy with treatment?

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What is the life expectency for a person with stage 4 throat cancer who is refusing treatment?

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I performed cunnilingus 1st time in my life,on a very sexually active woman met online. scared of hpv+ throat cancer now. should i be screened, how?

A member asked:

My husband has stage 4 throat cancer. they have found a large mass in his lung, and a smaller one in his stomach. what are his survival chances ?

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How can i help them with this situation?they r going to rush copley in aurora illinois 2mrow for throat cancer surgery? they were diagnosed 2/4/15

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I'm an 18 year old male and i've been smoking about 4 cigarettes a day for 2 months, if i quit now will i get throat cancer?

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