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Chemo and radiation: the *gifts* that keep on giving. Hang in there.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161850/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

July 11 surgery then 6 weeks radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097887/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Went to talk about it with the radiation doctor. He just looked in my mouth with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365857/

Discussion: Mouth issues (blisters and gum swelling) years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2025

Has anyone had throat cancer and gone through radiation? Doctors are recommending 5 weeks of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096864/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

It’s already a recurrent radiation induced sarcoma

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191668/

Discussion: Recurrent radiation-induced sarcoma in head and neck area

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

@jon6063 If you cannot keep yourself hydrated then you need help from your medical team. Perhaps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551075/

Discussion: Liver metastasis after oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 9:48am

Yes. My husband has thyroid issues since his radiation treatment for oral cancer in 2001-2002. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645244/

Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

@gregfrost Not sure if this question was for me or not Greg, but if so, yes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534416/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 12:45pm

So very sorry that you both are suffering through this. My radiation oncologist at Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786525/

Discussion: Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

@j15, nasal vestibule cancer can be treated with radiation, surgery and/or chemo or a combination of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241772/

Discussion: Cancer of the nasal vestibule: What are the treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

My husband had a tumor in his sinus cavity which the surgeon removed but couldn’t get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223636/

Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

Thank you for your comments. I just met with msk in nyc and they said radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995754/

Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Is radiation /chemo necessary after the tumor removal A tumor on the left side of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810371/

Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

I never feel hungry. Also, no radiation or chemo

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949336/

Discussion: Following tongue resection, I have no appetite. Is this normal?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

I finished radiation therapy on 4/22/24

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109632/

Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

@jcl2018 I’m not sure how common it is I received a higher dosage of radiation to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537111/

Discussion: Is arm weakness common after H&N cancer? Anyone using supports?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:53am

@ranchroad Just adding that my radiation was also proton.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432438/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2025

Did you have nasal problems, my husband had tonsil cancer and had radiation treatments, that’s over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069385/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

@merpreb That is a great explanation of the purpose of the radiation process, Merry.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232762/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

@padovani- I was a bit tired but did not have any other side effects. This treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232760/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

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