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Hello. I am "vintage" 2008. Was 48 at the time. SCC right tonsil. Sorry, I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543726/

Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 4:58am

Bless you on this journey, and I wanted to share that yes, my husband had one,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904571/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I had 35 radiation treatments and 5 chemo all at the same time. RDiation was 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822010/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

I have thyroid cancer the tumor is still alive but not growing, I guess because of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247063/

Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2025

Hi johnbonani I had 28 days of radiation and chemo and no surgery. The tumor is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058340/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I hope the both of us will get off this feeding tube..I had a bad experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259911/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

It was squamous cell carcinoma. HPV 16+. One of his big issues besides not being able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032951/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

I had 35 rounds of radiation. 5 days a week for 7 weeks. ( plus 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741226/

Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

lilyann here. i was wondering if the botox injections would help in the swallowing where you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925708/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Hi, I had TORS surgery last year and had similar challenges to your husband. A humidifier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119968/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

dcramer I remember those days on feeding tube. I had esophageal cancer tumor and was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017714/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

It's tough to swallow. Of course it's been only one day!! I'm hoping it'll get easier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314375/

Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2020

Hello - I'd like to ask how much range of motion you have now after Myofascial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327114/

Discussion: Myofascial Release Therapy for longterm effects of cancer treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

For me, I was told my Mayo's oncology dietician was to concentrate on calories (at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471346/

Discussion: What foods worked best during chemo & radiation for throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

Over 2 months after TORs surgery for throat cancer my husband has made almost no progress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042428/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Hello My dad was diagnosed with throat cancer last August. He went through 35 rounds radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803082/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

@sepdvm I am seeing a speech therapist to help me swallow. I get recheck from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503808/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 8:56am

I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer & lost 1/3 of it to the cancer so my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709039/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your story and the week by week details. Yes, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214915/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2025

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