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Appetite loss can be a problem for patients after radiation.but should improve. Does he not have...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

My symptom was a pain associated with my ear, which became persistent and severe and radiated...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

wretired2000, Hello. Have you ever researched "Red Light Therapy?" The wands are very inexpensive...The red light...

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Discussion: Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

I’m not on any medication but I was radiated twice in the same area and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701837/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2022

@scared2- Good morning. One of the reasons for sharing our stories is to give hope, such...

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Discussion: upset caregiver: what do these results mean?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Hi @will24 and welcome to the Head & Neck Cancers group. I can imagine that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608825/

Discussion: It's difficult to get used to the radial forearm free flap. Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2021

My cancer SCC began in my ear and spread into bone before it started causing pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893148/

Discussion: Is a heating pad or cold compress ok to use for pain?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer 7 years ago and the treatment was surgery then wait...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Cancer of head and neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

Hi. I was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the mouth..buccal mucosa and retro trigone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608815/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2021

It sounds as if you are on a good path to recovery. The mask is daunting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174460/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

My husband had tonsil cancer, 35 radiations and three chemo’s. It’s been nine months and he...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

Hi @thomason, You are so kind, thank you so much for your suggestions. I will share...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

That sounds a lot like my experience. I had squamous cell ca of the nasopharynx when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801508/

Discussion: Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

@clevyjam, flap surgery is not fun. I'm sorry that infection led to your needing flap surgery....

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Discussion: Bone infection leading to trapezius flap surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Thanks so much Colleen.. The radial free flap graft was done on March 10 but because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609569/

Discussion: It's difficult to get used to the radial forearm free flap. Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2021