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Hi, I have not had surgery. My surgeon wanted to rush me in to biopsy the...

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Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

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Posted: Jun 26, 2022

That is correct. The first PET didn’t reveal anything, then I requested a referral to Mayo...

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Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 9:12am

rebeccac, So sorry to hear you and your husband are having to deal with this. Head...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Posted: Nov 21, 2022

Hi @dgoinvestments Probably a good thing he has his tonsils as the cancer becomes contained there...

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

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Posted: Dec 6, 2023

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

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Discussion: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): Any tips pre & post surgery?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hi @vickie1320 Your husband's immune system will certainly be taxed so it is best to avoid...

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Discussion: Getting sick during treatment

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Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I feel like I just found my older brother. I was diagnosed with squamous cell throat...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

We all go through stuff. Thank-you for your kind words. Yes, unless the vocal cords (VC's)...

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Discussion: Tracheotomy after Larynx cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2022

Yup, 21 days! In a nutshell: 1) Much less fatigue. Not up for a 10K but...

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Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

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Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Yes, brain fog is a killer, but it seems to be short term memory. I am...

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Discussion: Anyone notice cognitive impairment with throat cancer or treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

I am hugely appreciative of individuals like yourself sharing on the platform. I was diagnosed with...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Nov 28, 2022

My heart goes out to you @srm for having to deal with the pain and agony...

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Discussion: Mucositis

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Posted: Sep 6, 2021

My husband's was also HPV. I wish we had talked to radiologist first but we were...

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Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hello @saift. It started with one-sided throat pain. It felt like a regular sore throat which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314543/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

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Posted: May 28 3:55am

Biopsy was thankfully basal cell carcinoma, a rare return in same skin area after Mohs surgery...

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Discussion: Radiation therapy and CPAP mask

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Cancer is rather negative as well. Most cancers have a root cause. They don’t happen by...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Yes we have had visits with Karen the Nutritionist! She has helped immensely to get us...

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

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Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Glad to hear your husbands tratment is going well. Initially the MDs did not know the...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2020

Welcome to the group. Keep in mind that everybody responds differently to treatments. I’m just informing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874077/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Are you having photon (X-ray) radiation? Or is 30 the total dosage? Reason I ask is...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

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