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Jake, the biopsy will likely be an incisional biopsy of the tonsil or a fine needle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807894/

Discussion: Enlarged Tonsil -- Cancer?

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

We are in Victoria, BC and there is a team approach. ENT Cancer Surgeon, Radiology Oncologist,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741362/

Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

I have some difficulty with swallowing and I can open my mouth only about half way....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218509/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2018

Shanna, I had the TORS trans oral robotic surgery for my left tonsil which was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863339/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

Pippa, My experience started with a lump on my neck in the fall of 2022 that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860072/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Take a look at @ntodd comments as this person has gone through your SCC just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864622/

Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

Hi @maeono welcome to our Head and Neck group. Your brother as a patient or you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962075/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

It is entirely possible the cancer point of origin is in the lymph node itself. More...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941014/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Hi all. I've just been diagnosed with stage three tosil cancer on Feb 22nd. 63 year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034068/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 12:08pm

Hi Lenny, I realize more than a month has passed since your comment and you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994483/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 1:07pm

October 2023 had both tonsils out left on cancer and tissue removed from back of throat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035667/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 9:03am

Yep...I relate very well with all your experiences. I had a small tumor on the base...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985604/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Hi Erika, my story is similar. I had a bump on my neck which was eventually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832166/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I had both tonsils (right was cancer) and neck dissections on both sides on June 25....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108292/

Discussion: Post TORS when will I be able to eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 12:06pm

Hi, my name is Barry, I live in Florida, 72 years old. Two months ago I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088985/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 8:09am

Has anyone had throat cancer and gone through radiation? Doctors are recommending 5 weeks of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096864/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 11:32am

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