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Hello my mom took MagicMouthwash when she had radiation and it really helps.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790367/

Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

i have had NO hair loss after 28 radiation and 6 chemo treatments

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899490/

Discussion: Has your oncologist or cancer team member ever downplayed side effect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

I am guessing this would not be an option for her due to radiation in same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874534/

Discussion: 3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

yes , radiation every day plus chemo once a week on Wednesdays. thanks for reply

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776108/

Discussion: Setback in my diagnosis: Stage 2 changed to stage 3

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

I finish radiation treatment next week and just had 3rd chemo teeatment

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882597/

Discussion: How long does it take before you start losing hair from chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Hello Congratulations on your progress - I know it is a difficult path. She cannot have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873782/

Discussion: 3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

In my case, the scan results were given over to the oncologist who then developed an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848454/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

Don; Sending good thoughts and wishing you a speedy recovery. My husband had the same issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753603/

Discussion: Chemo for esophagus cancer: Any advice on things I should or not do?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

I’m guessing you had surgery after radiation ? Any treatment after surgery ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752818/

Discussion: Chemo for esophagus cancer: Any advice on things I should or not do?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2022

For my husband, things became tougher after the second week of treatments. His ability to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1547248/

Discussion: What happens during radiation for esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 11:37am

Lori I had radiation and chemo treatment for esophageal cancer tumor. After 28 days for chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906838/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

O Don't that sound familiar, I do, especially Bread, even.my pills, try drinking water before you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781900/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Thank you for this information, I will share it with my sister. Today will be her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277703/

Discussion: My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

Can I ask why not? My dad has done chemo and radiation but is not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307876/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2025

I wasn't aware that radiation had a shelf life. I would never do it again.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297820/

Discussion: Ivermectin: Can it clear cancer? Anyone use this?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

5 weeks of proton radiation was recommended (so 25 treatments in total) and the proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367222/

Discussion: Proton Radiation vs Continue Chemo Only Decision Help/Experience with

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

Hi colleen I go to radiation 5 days a week I start on August 1st I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729616/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Fortunately, for me, my treatment was less intense. I was given 35 doses of radiation directed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241080/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

@donfeld, I moved your message to this existing discussion in the Head & Neck Cancer group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241096/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

@colleenyoung yes, but Greg has swallowing issues not jaw issues as well as baroreflex issues. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535278/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 4:19pm

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