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I don’t know for certain the correct response to your inquiry however in a hospital setting,...

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Discussion: Teeth extraction covered by Medicare?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Prior to radiation and chemo my oncologist insisted that my lower molars and wisdom teeth be...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

It was @mindyt who shared her experience with hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy in this discussion in...

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Discussion: Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Yes and he took a picture of it also and told him many times it hurts...

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Discussion: Questions on my symptoms of thirst; Stage 4 tongue cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

That's the way I feel. Wait until you have a stroke, then we'll address your concerns....

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Discussion: Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

Several trips in the first year. Now once per year. Still have issues with the teeth...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I haven't had proton radiation but just the usual IMRT. There are certainly side effects, some...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2017

hi @ld1262 Welcome to the Head and Neck group. Ouch! Third time? I would definitely find...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Hi! I have a family member who recently had an area of squamous cell carcinoma removed...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@davehutsell, I never had a video. The wand was waved around way back in my throat,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I'm in the same boat. My 35th radiation treatment was on sept. 10th and the pain...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 5:00pm

I’m over 9 years post radiation and chemotherapy. I still deal with phlegm and dry mouth,...

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Discussion: How to deal with nausea, eating and phlegm?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 8:28am

Hello @jano At what stage of the process are you? I was last treated in 2014...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2020

@johnbonani hope the recovery is going well, 9 years post treatment here, I find sour candies...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

Both times I had a biopsy and a pathology report before any more significant treatment. First...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

I (accidentally?) came across your website. My 45 y/o son was diagnosed with a brain tumor...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Hyperbaric treatments are necessary before my husband has any dental work done. He finished treatment in...

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Discussion: Anyone had Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

My wife has osteonecrosis from the drug Fosamax. Not sure where you live, but we live...

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Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2025

Hi @zigvero24 and welcome to the head and neck group. We are mostly patients either current...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045558/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

@kmlnj, Yes you'll get your weight back and maybe then some. My radiation treatments were way...

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Discussion: Severe long term side effects from head and neck radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 4:25pm

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