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I’ve had larynx cancer tumour 4.5 c3.4 had traechea 7 rounds of chemo and 35 radiation...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Mar 21 11:03am

My doctors appointment is on Tuesday Dec. 27 and he is in the same office with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111858/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2016

Thank you. I will start with saying that the end result, in my case, negated any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762772/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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Posted: Oct 18, 2022

After I finished my 30 rounds of radiation I hit my rock bottom about 2-3 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106469/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

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Posted: Jul 16 9:29am

Hello @ dc56 I agree, it’s unfortunate that we had to learn the hard way about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832549/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106481/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

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Posted: Jul 16 9:44am

I was diagnosed with SCC T3,N0 9 years ago but originating in my ear. One of...

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Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

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Posted: Oct 18, 2021

I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

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Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

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Posted: Aug 1 11:34am

That makes a lot of sense. It's never been explained to me that way, but a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675554/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

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Posted: Jan 27, 2022

When they can start radiation is a question for your doctor. I wish you well. Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796909/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093768/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

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Posted: Jun 25 8:36am

Just so you are aware, after the course of radiation treatments is done, you can expect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017353/

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

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Posted: Feb 17 10:16am

Like your mom, I was also diagnosed with stage 3 tongue and neck cancer. My treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766232/

Discussion: Just starting out on this journey…

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Posted: Oct 27, 2022

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Jan 15 8:26am

Hi hnc67, When the doctors give you a time frame on recovery, you should ask them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719668/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

@robolobo This treatment does knock you down both physically and mentally. Listen to your body when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145442/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

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Posted: Sep 22 9:33am

Hello anybody10. I hope and pray you are doing well. To be blunt the oncologists (both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824857/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027947/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 9:46am

Hello @abes1068. My photon radiation was 70 Gy centered at parotid salivary gland, facial nerve area...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121009/

Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

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Posted: Aug 10 8:39am

Hi Jersey3422. You have been bombarded with chemo and radiation so your immune system has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876849/

Discussion: Anyone have a severe earache and sore throat weeks after chemo and ra?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

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