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Hi Suzannekay, Indeed, you are not alone, none of us are, though it can be hard...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Greetings to All, it’s been a while since I have been here… First and foremost I...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Hi, just to chime in with some info. I am now 3 years and few months...

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Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

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Posted: May 27, 2023

hi josk, lilyann here. my goodness, thank you for telling us about your journey. i am...

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Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

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Posted: Oct 29, 2024

I'm so very sorry that you and your boyfriend are going through this. It seems as...

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Discussion: Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment

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Posted: Dec 13, 2022

Hello @frankbc - My name is Cindy Bond and Colleen Young tagged me on your last...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Oct 27, 2020

William, Wow, there are no words to express how the comfort your reply (my first on...

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Discussion: Test for HPV and cryoablation for tonsils

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Posted: Apr 24, 2023

I had just recovered from my mastectomies and was pulling myself back together when my husband...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

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Posted: Dec 8, 2018

Hello Thank you for your quick response. My husband is overseas in a Scottish cancer hospital....

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Discussion: HPV tonsil, throat cancer spread to lymph node chains & clumped

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Posted: Jun 9, 2023

Part 6 of 6 Left hospital and went to the grocery store to load up on...

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

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Dear Mindy, You are a miracle, for sure. Wow, you literally passed away. Thank God, you...

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Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

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Posted: Apr 26, 2022

Hi, I just heard of this. I definitely would look into this to hopefully help your...

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Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

That depends on the patient. I know of one who was re-radiated in the same spot...

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Discussion: What treatment options are available to reccurrence of H&N cancer?

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Posted: Mar 10 8:46pm

Hi IJones, If I recall you were staged at T1N1. Now you are coming up on...

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Discussion: What treatment options are available to reccurrence of H&N cancer?

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Posted: Mar 2 7:50am

When I had my initial diagnosis for tonsil cancer I had severe ear pain that made...

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Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

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Posted: Dec 25, 2024

Similar to mikecarroll I'm five months post treatment 35 radialtion and 6 chemo and stopped doing...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

My husband was diagnosed with tonsil cancer, same as you, a few lymph nodes in neck...

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

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024

He did have chemo, cisplatin, 3 sessions. Also 35 radiations, six more to go. No feeding...

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Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

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Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Total of 35 radiations and 3 chemotherapy. He goes for hydration once a week.

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

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Posted: Feb 19, 2024

I had tongue back in 2016, age 52. Had surgery to remove 1/5 of my tongue....

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Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024