Head & Neck Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

383 total results

Comments (365)

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. The Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205107/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 8:40am

Thank you for your story. I will check into the Proton vs Photon issue. I'm finding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940217/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

So sorry for your pain. My husband is 2 1/2 weeks out from rad & chemo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927584/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

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 @ebautista2025 The taste and eating issues are quite common. My wife, although she still tries,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248483/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 8:09am

Hello again, If he is in a situation where his mouth is constantly filing with salive/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072692/

Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

Thank you very much for your update Scott. Far from too long, or boring, it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222813/

Discussion: My life in remission

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 7:58am

I am 20 weeks post treatment. The pain in my mouth peaked at 8 weeks after,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175209/

Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

During my Proton Treatment I had very dry mouth. The radiation certainly damages the saliva glands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206609/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 8:56am

Hello @scott519. I agree with William and wanted to offer a few suggestions for the dryness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263200/

Discussion: After treatment for HpV 16 Carcinoma: Having trouble breathing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 7:56am

Like I have reported to other people that have gone through this I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986520/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

The recovery takes longer than you may think. Some issues never recover so we just learn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719683/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

While I did not have tonsil cancer I did have 35 doses of radiation and 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173251/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

Bruce, Excellent description of your diagnosis. I just went through this exactly. (April 13, 2023) I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939811/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hello @mjsweeney205 and welcome to the Head and Neck group. I am sorry for not getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057678/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

The worry of reoccurrence is very normal after what we have gone through. For me it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160717/

Discussion: Has anyone had reccurance of throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

@runner61627, my experience was similar although my radiation was aimed more toward ear than mouth. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110047/

Discussion: Roof of mouth still severely irritated 4 weeks post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

Although the taste of baking soda and salt is not appetizing, it is really one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002418/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

My doctors recommended one and I waited for about a week. I hated it but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901534/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

You are correct that getting back to life is not that simple. It’s like coming back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854791/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Follow

6704

1 hour ago

Follow

1550

3 hours ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Follow

4645

10 hours ago

Visiting Mayo Clinic

Follow

5635

15 hours ago

Follow

8484

17 hours ago