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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

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Posted: Nov 3, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886629/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482435/

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

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Posted: Sep 24, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046460/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

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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

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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

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Posted: Jan 18 4:25pm

Hi there, I also suffer with trismus. I get a finger width. Recently I was told...

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

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Posted: Dec 28, 2022

Could you comment on side effects from the radiation/chemo treatment you received? Is there anything one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762651/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

My husband was being evaluated for a heart and kidney transplant when the lymph nodes in...

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Discussion: Oncology Dentist: Is it recommended to see a specialist?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Thanks for asking! Ironically, my surgery was performed 5 years ago on the 4th of Jan,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667516/

Discussion: lump in neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2022

I have had 2 ultrasounds next one is in September. I'm 70 to 80% blocked in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050983/

Discussion: Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis

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Posted: Apr 15, 2024

I had my lower right jaw and teeth removed in August bc of a squamous cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038086/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Hi @caw, I had mandiblectomy of rt jaw in Nov, 2023 with fib flap surgery. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333027/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

My husband had six teeth removed by an oncology dentist in an operating room since he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894846/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023