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The Head and Neck Cancer support group meets monthly on Zoom the 1st Thursday of every month from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Arizona time (find your time zone). All are welcome.
This virtual group is open to patients (and caregivers) who are in any stage of their treatment journey with head or neck cancers. This group fosters a sense of community amongst survivors and allows participants to both receive and offer support.
To register, contact: Katie Lespron MSW, LMSW 480-342-4005 or Lori Klusovsky PA-C ENT 480-342-2890 for additional information.
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Hello all, I successfully completed 6 weeks of proton beam radiation and 5 chemo treatments on Friday February 23✔️. Overall doing well, while managing “afterburn” side effects. With no appointments, we headed to our lake home for a change of scenery, so I won’t be joining tonight.
I am grateful for this group, your tips and shared experiences helped me through this stretch. Thank you!
Bruce R
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3 ReactionsGreat news. Thanks for sharing.
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1 ReactionWhat r the side effects of proton therapy and hw many cycles have u taken
Please tell me more, my primary cancer is tumour is in the base of my tongue and I’m looking for support here in Sydney Australia
I had 30 treatments over a 6 week period. Chemo was weekly which was added to enhance the radiation. Major side effects for me were a bad sunburn effect on my neck where the beam was targeted. Nauseous feeling which killed the appetite, weight loss, dry mouth and mouth sores. Lingering effects continue after treatment. Topical treatments on the neck are key and forcing your self to eat for fuel and function is essential and dry mouth meds are helpful. Hope this helps! Take care!