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Good morning My 72 yo husband was diagnosed with HPV+ SCC Right tonsil) last May. He...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

@duvie @coleenyoung @adriennef @jano My husband lost his saliva glands to radiation, so the tube will...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 20, 2018

Hello, @rheaskinner. It must be very difficult for you to have this condition, especially raising children....

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Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Samantha- Thank you. Right now I feel very good. But I know that I could use...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 8, 2018

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

My neck was very very burnt externally from the radiation, and I was advised by my...

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I humbly thank everyone in this group for the love, care, support, experiences, and suggestions from...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Somehow I missed this thread until the recent posts--I'm finding it helpful. I have a rare...

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Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I used an immersion blender on my food. The further you progress, the less smooth (ie...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

Hi I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma /HPV at base of my tongue. Feb.2023. I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023. I had TORS robotic surgery April 2023....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hi Bobbielynn, I also belong to the tattoo club! Today was my almost five year checkup....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Teresa, thanks for checking in with me. No new cancer treatment yet but I'm doing pretty...

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Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2017

Hello again @bri3sd He is three months out now so I would expect this would get...

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 5:57pm

Thank you for the response, information & inspiration. Dr told me only way to remove both...

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Discussion: Tonsillectomy & neck lymph node removal at the sometime surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 10 hours ago

Hello @becky76, Your little brother is in good hands. I was being treated, or rather, mistreated...

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Discussion: Anyone had a subtotal glossectomy? Willing to talk?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

I am very interested in Dr. Hinni. I have painful lichen planus and two biospies have...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Hi Mickey @bankit3 and welcome to the head and neck cancer group. Those are probably words...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 11:08am

Hi Badfish, First I would like assure you, and please fight back any negative thoughts and...

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Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Hello. I had tonsil cancer in 2008. 33 radiation and 6 chemo. I cannot recall how...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024