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I’m 62 and completed 33 rounds of radiation on my right tonsil after finding tonsil cancer...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 7:15pm

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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

FOR DRY MOUTH ISSUES: I stated this before that I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon...

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Discussion: Pilocarpine for dry mouth from radiation: What are your thoughts?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Hi @albion223, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514556/

Discussion: Insomnia after Neck Radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 3:46pm

Sorry to read about everyones swallowing issues health problems. My wife had a radical neck dissection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179113/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

I was diagnosed in Feb 2024 with tongue/tonsil cancer due to HPV. I underwent 35 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154602/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

My 67 year old husband was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer in August, 2022. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986746/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi jcl2018, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 tonsil cancer on my left side caused by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158621/

Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024