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So Sorry, I had bad neck burns from radiation, but my Oncologist took me off Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783921/

Discussion: Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Did you have a PEG or feeding tube after TORs Surgery? Is this necessary? Or this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895314/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

My daughter-in-law, Noriko, lives in Japan and is 40 years old. She was recently diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845470/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Did you have radiation after your surgery?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259188/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

I had cheek cancer three years ago, and was treated with surgery and radiation. At that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111868/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

I met with surgeon today and I have 3 nodes just on the left side that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793415/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

Also...it might be a hassle depending where you live and on your insurance company, but I'd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356926/

Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2025

@fanortner I think the radiation can have profound effects on oral and dental health. It doesn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548379/

Discussion: Anyone had lower jaw discomfort after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 6:23am

I also have cancer caused by hpv16. It is in my anal canal and groin worse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544631/

Discussion: How do you clear the HPV16 virus to prevent cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 7:34am

@metsgirl I would ask your radiologist how much radiation you received measured in Gy (Gray). Standard...

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Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

I had the feeding tube put in about 3 weeks into radiation, lo-dose chemo. The white...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I was interested- glad to see you mentioned that sometimes no radiation is part of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001020/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Hi @yodo and welcome. Did you just have surgery or did you also have radiation? Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318199/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

I’m having neuropathic itch on my neck were i had radiation and my right ear at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524646/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 11:50am

Thank you I have got one opinion from nyu saying a flap then chemo/ radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996375/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Hi. In 2023, I was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer on my vocal cords. They were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188313/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

How are you doing today? Did you have radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307096/

Discussion: Mouth Cancer: Dealing with pain, osteonecrosis and trismus.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2025

@cancergotme2, how are radiation treatments going? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264196/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

After further consultation with doc on Monday continued with 1 more chemo cycle and 4 more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505336/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 6:09am

Yes I plan on Vanderbilt, this is where I had Radiation

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387920/

Discussion: Why can't I recover? Can't swallow, smell or taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2025

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