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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

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Posted: Jun 17, 2023

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

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?

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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

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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

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

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Posted: Jan 11 11:08am

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 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 @ijones98280. I think that question is best answered from your oncologist with known statistics. Everyone...

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Discussion: What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?

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Posted: Dec 5, 2024

I went through the same or similar surgery. Two weeks into radiation, I couldn’t eat anything....

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Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

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Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I have had metastatic SC Carcinoma for over 9 years now. Original tumor in external ear...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Hi @fwpoole The one thing that was hard for me to learn is that everyone is...

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

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Posted: Oct 31, 2021

Hello bwparker. Proton beam therapy as you probably are aware has a very accurate beam and...

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Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I found 2 similar lymph node lumps on my neck in November, 2016. I also had...

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Discussion: lump in neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2022

Since the tumor removed and treated with irradiation was in my throat, eating was already difficult...

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Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

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