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I had TORS surgery April 15. Back of tongue tumor removed and All lymph nodes removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918168/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Very interesting he can eat crunchy cookies. I still have a hard time with anything crunchy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824421/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Please don’t give up on the swallowing excersizes even though I imagine it’s very painful. Hopefully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054855/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hello, I had too much cancer for surgery but I had the same issue resulting from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048730/

Discussion: Coughing Following Tongue Surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

I had exactly the same issues. They couldn’t tell if the encapsulated tumor was cancer because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894529/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I started using Omnilux Neck and Decollete red & near infrared light therapy device for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252720/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 3:58pm

I finished up my treatment December 23, 2022 it’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901741/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Hi @robholdenried. My experience and from what others have commented is it can take from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902637/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

I'm 19 years out and things have gotten better. 41 rounds of radiation along with 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350245/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 10:44am

Hello, @niml. I am a bit confused. If your swallowing problems just began, why have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350732/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 5:41am

hi steve55 With the start of my speech and swallowing issues, I lost approx 6 lbs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336944/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28 9:45am

What are people's experiences with nutrition for feeding tubes? How long does it take to adjust?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017664/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

Hello, My post chemo/radiation treatments left me with thick mucus. OTC recommended products did not work!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954537/

Discussion: Excess phlegm after oral cancer surgery: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

first off so sorry for the long response, and you are so on point, I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325121/

Discussion: Throat Cancer Caregiver: What to expect after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11 3:23pm

I had a difficult time with oral Thrush. Extremely painful but I was given a prescription...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232737/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 7:33am

After radiation I had to have a tracheotomy put in my throat ended up closing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601978/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2021

I have the sticky mucous. It is very strange. I don't get much sleep at night....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253061/

Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 8:53am

I've had chronic throat cancer since Jan 2019 and underwent 35 doses of proton beam radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803174/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

I am 15 months post surgery. My experience has been that pain decreases and swallowing improves....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213350/

Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:52am

nlovejoy here's my experience for what it's worth... First off I applaud your husband for not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276331/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 10:30am

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