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Hello @brad78 . I had SCC in an ear, temporal bone resection, paraotidectomy, neck dissection almost...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

Back in 2008 when I had my chemo/radiation I felt the Magic Mouthwash only really helped...

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 12:29pm

Hello @vickimartin , I was 34 when I had acinic cell carcinoma, R. parotidectomy. The margins...

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Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer in a minor gland?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 2:10pm

I assume you had a lump come up on your neck? It sounds like with the...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma: How did this happen?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

Hello @knb2010 and welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. Speaking as a patient, I...

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Discussion: Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma Right Parotid + Accessory Parotid Gland

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

My husband also has been using RLT post treatment. It has really helped with edema. There...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I had all of my nodes removed 1 through 4 on the left side and they...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Colleen, Thank you for bringing us together again. I am happy to hear from Maureen. We...

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

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Posted: Nov 23, 2019

Hi jcl2018, sorry your having health issues. My wife had a radical neck dissection and adjuvant...

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Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

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Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I have tongue cancer. After chemo it shrunk considerably. But I also had quite a bit...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

@johnbonani I have to say I'm very careful about giving advice but would be glad to...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

I finished the path you are on in early Feb. I recommend both the port and...

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Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Said a prayer for you that all works out for you. I prayed the Psalms a...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I had Squamous Cell Cancer at the base of my tongue.right side-center. I also had cancer...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I’m 6.5 years out from stage IV . I didn’t waste time with getting a second...

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Discussion: Test for HPV and cryoablation for tonsils

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

Hi, after the initial surgery plus 2 weeks of intense direct radiation I had slight discomfort....

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Hi , my tumor too was very high in my throat , I am now cancer...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2020

Hi Lenny, I realize more than a month has passed since your comment and you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994483/

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

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Posted: Jan 9, 2024

In my case, I had 6 weeks of induction chemotherapy (carboplatin) prior to the standard treatment...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

I remember when I was being irradiated in 1976. I was drinking a lot of Coca-Cola...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2022

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