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I have thyroid cancer the tumor is still alive but not growing, I guess because of...

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Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2025

Hi johnbonani I had 28 days of radiation and chemo and no surgery. The tumor is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058340/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I hope the both of us will get off this feeding tube..I had a bad experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259911/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

I had 35 rounds of radiation. 5 days a week for 7 weeks. ( plus 3...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

It was squamous cell carcinoma. HPV 16+. One of his big issues besides not being able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032951/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

lilyann here. i was wondering if the botox injections would help in the swallowing where you...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Hi, I had TORS surgery last year and had similar challenges to your husband. A humidifier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119968/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Hi I have a problem Of hyper salivation too. Lots of very thick and sticky saliva...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463030/

Discussion: Has anyone researched Salivary Gland reconstruction?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

Has it helped? My husband has a barrroreflex problem from radiation as well as a swallowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535285/

Discussion: Are you experiencing baroreflex failure?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 4:28pm

I’ve had serious issues with my cricopharyngeal muscle. I can no longer swallow food or drink....

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Discussion: Cricopharyngeal muscle problem

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 24 8:19am

dcramer I remember those days on feeding tube. I had esophageal cancer tumor and was on...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

It's tough to swallow. Of course it's been only one day!! I'm hoping it'll get easier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314375/

Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2020

@kathleenmkastrup I’m 4 weeks out and had the same experiences you described, and the same sense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498239/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 5:12pm

Hello - I'd like to ask how much range of motion you have now after Myofascial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327114/

Discussion: Myofascial Release Therapy for longterm effects of cancer treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer & lost 1/3 of it to the cancer so my...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your story and the week by week details. Yes, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214915/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2025

I believe most people who experienced SCC in the HAead and Neck regioned who has radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213254/

Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

Over 2 months after TORs surgery for throat cancer my husband has made almost no progress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042428/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Hello My dad was diagnosed with throat cancer last August. He went through 35 rounds radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803082/

Discussion: Looking to connect with people being treated for HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

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