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I was diagnosed with metastatic HNSCC and malignant neoplasm of the lymphoid in April 2020. I...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Hi Everyone! My 35 radiation and 7 chemo treatments ended January 18, 2024. I had a...

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Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 1:01pm

My husband finished treatment for neck cancer in 2010.He started having bp problems about 8 or...

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Discussion: Head and Neck Cancer and the possible consequences.

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Posted: Apr 10 10:45am

Hello @brad78 and welcome to our group. I was around your age when I went through...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Well I just had the second tongue surgery December 6 so hopefully it is from an...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 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

Dear Genevievee, To answer about zoom calls and water sports, I have a Passy-Muir valve to...

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

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Posted: Apr 21, 2022

Have to agree that most will have their own unique experience and essentially find out along...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

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Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Thank you. I will start with saying that the end result, in my case, negated any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762772/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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Posted: Oct 18, 2022

They think the parotid gland is the primary site. His PET scan was clear otherwise. Yes,...

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

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Posted: Jan 19 7:36pm

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

Hypo/hyper, it happens. As I understand it, the thyroid can get bruised during radiotherapy with a...

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Discussion: Anyone experience hypothyroidism after radiation for H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Hi @cris2 Now that a couple weeks have passed since your husband has completed radiation I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Hello @gaybinator, I attempted yesterday to respond back to your comment. Got half way through it...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 22, 2018

Hello @rheaskinner. I recently joined the Head and Neck Cancer group. I posted questions about long...

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Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

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Posted: Oct 23, 2024

My experience is very similar to @runner61627 with one big difference...I loved my feeding tube! I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154910/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

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Posted: Oct 10, 2024

Hello all! So grateful to have found this forum. I am a 58 y.o. wife and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968305/

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

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Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Hi Paul, Thanks for asking. I can’t really complain, all things considered. In 2009, I’m diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792738/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

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

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I echo much of what has been said here. For what it's worth I'm a 64...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260122/

Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 8:42am