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Hello @rea721. Radiation can really leave the side effects. Mine wasn’t centered at my throat but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015304/

Discussion: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

We made the same decision as you. Husband was told exactly the same numbers by adding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811716/

Discussion: Neck Dissection Lymph Node Removal/Sampling - Yes or No?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue and Neck March 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195252/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I would say it took me about 4-6 months after radiation before my eating and drinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250103/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 8:32am

Hi. I just finished 6 weeks of RT/CT and no taste is my big issue, on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211659/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 8:59pm

I just finished 30 rounds of Proton radiation to neck and throat six weeks ago. Last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922180/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hi there, I am five years out. Thank goodness no surgery but had 35 rounds of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720320/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

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

Hi Lisa, I live in Invercargill New Zealand and I never had a choice of what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91321/

Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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