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Hi @gratefuldad, In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267422/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

I did not have tonsil cancer, but another form of head and neck SCC. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207450/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089870/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will pray for your decisions and successful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750330/

Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

Hi @Pampou, I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer on my left side of my mouth on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367171/

Discussion: Mouth issues (blisters and gum swelling) years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067348/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I had 2 surgeries and 25 radiation treatments for treatment of HPV tonsil cancer as primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927342/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Hi MOJO, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343205/

Discussion: Radiation & cisplatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

Our circumstances are different because my cancer was Stage 4 tonsil cancer. A tumor in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485122/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 8:58pm

Hi @misusocks1 Welcome to the Head and Neck cancer group here on Connect. This is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465826/

Discussion: Pain management stories: What can I expect (salivary gland cancer)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Hi @gareee314, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260417/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2025

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042837/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Hi @woodsy1 In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477581/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 2:53pm

Hi @pat80 Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds (7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457922/

Discussion: Blisters in mouth & lips - treatment suggestions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

Hi @metsgirl Congrats, I too recently retired in at the beginning of the year. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437799/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Hi @red31, I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer on my left side of my mouth on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376830/

Discussion: Modified neck dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

I was diagnosed with HPV 16 positive tonsil cancer T2N2M0 in May 2025. I was going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530290/

Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 10:14pm

Hello joy345. You are in the right group. Squamous cell carcinoma is a rather rare diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884665/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hi @jw9, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271107/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

Hi @darapoza, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257086/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

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