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I had 30 radiation treatments that ended on Mar 25, 4 weeks ago. Yes my lower...

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Discussion: Anyone had lower jaw discomfort after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 7:39am

@gregfrost My teeth were pulled during my tongue cancer surgery and reconstruction prior to radiation. I...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 5:15pm

@kcaldaba Hello, I had my surgery late January and started radiation in March, I’m curious what...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 9:42am

@jaybb1 I too have been told about the avoidance of invasive dental procedures after radiation. "Post...

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Discussion: Anyone had lower jaw discomfort after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Hello @usnavysailor8404. So sorry to hear that you are going through this. My son in law,...

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Discussion: Stage 3 glottic cancer T3N0M0 treatment options

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 9:17am

@connie62 hi CONNIE. I’m sorry it took so long to get back on the site and...

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Discussion: Cancer Free After Radiation and Chemo DART 2.0 Trial

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 12:02pm

Even people that had radiation causing them to lose saliva?

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 1:44pm

Hello @bsw1950. So sorry about you needing to join the head and neck cancer group. I...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (glottis) metastsized: Anxious about chemo

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 10:43am

Radiation ended in mid December 2025, noticed acid reflux symptoms in January 2026.

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Discussion: Anyone get acid reflux after radiation for head & neck cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 8:34am

@rob454 I had what looked like thrush after radiation treatment. After 4weeks of diflucan and my...

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Discussion: Tongue cancer possible

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 11:25am

@sandy8043 do you know how much radiation you received how many gy?

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 11:16am

@sepdvm i had 35 radiation treatments and 3 chemo of cisplatin. They did not do surgery.

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Discussion: Experiencing Neuropathic itch

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 7:47am

Yes. Thyroid cancel wrapped around my trachea and very close to my voice box. Thyroidectomy couldn't...

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Discussion: H&N radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Hi Steve and welcome. I as well as many have had teeth and gum issues due...

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Discussion: Anyone had lower jaw discomfort after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 10:09am

My husband is a year out from chemo radiation treatment for HPV positive tongue cancer and...

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Discussion: Persistent cough after proton therapy (IMPT) and chemo: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 7:28am

@coolcakes I see I'm a year late (sorry! perhaps it might help someone else) -- husband...

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Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 6:59pm

My team there was dr eric Moore surgery and Dr daniel ma radiation oncologist Excellent treatment...

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Discussion: Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 4:09am

I am looking for red light treatment for my husband with 15 year old fibrosis from...

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Discussion: Anyone have success with red light therapy for radiation effects?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 1:13pm

I’m using a high quality handheld red light device at home 4 times a week on...

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Discussion: Anyone have success with red light therapy for radiation effects?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 9:13pm

I'm more curious on how you got out doing Radiation like the other 99% of us?...

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Discussion: How do you clear the HPV16 virus to prevent cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:40am