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You are correct that getting back to life is not that simple. It’s like coming back...

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

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Posted: May 5, 2023

I do hope your decision to bypass radiation therapy has worked out for you. Radiation therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169655/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

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Posted: Nov 7, 2024

My initial surgery involved a select neck dissection, but while part of the parotid salivary gland...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778061/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Posted: Nov 27, 2022

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer and it was in 3 lymph nodules one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067339/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

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Posted: May 13, 2024

Razor blades is an apt description. My throat/swallowing pain got progressively worse during 6 weeks of...

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

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Posted: Feb 3 4:54pm

You have been through so much, and your attitude is an inspiration. My question is: can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917078/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Hey everyone I know I already commented my regiment for the mucus but I started something...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251286/

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

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Posted: Mar 5 5:47pm

@wgatap21 Hello, There are medications that can make you hyper salivate, the seizure medication Klonopin is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176850/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

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Posted: Apr 5, 2020

Hang in there! I’m a bit over 7 years out and I still have saliva issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991104/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

Third day of Rad/Chem Therapy (RCP). Stomach kind of queasy with sour taste in mouth all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898781/

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

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Posted: Jul 19, 2023

My husband had his first round ot RT in the fall of 2015 at Mayo jville....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176830/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2017

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer on my left side and it was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229448/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

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Posted: Feb 4 2:18pm

Radiotherapy works well but slowly and it can damage your throat and neck badly, it throws...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034484/

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

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I finished my 30 rounds of radiation in July. I hit my rock bottom about 2-3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033551/

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

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Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Welcome to Connect Lisa. I have a few members I can introduce you to. Please meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111833/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Aug 26, 2016

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077907/

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

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Posted: May 30, 2024

Well after talking to my E.N. T. we have both pretty much decided that what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907155/

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

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Posted: Aug 3, 2023

After surviving esophageal cancer & surgery to remove and all the things regarding it...................... I now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877526/

Discussion: Black Tongue

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Posted: Jun 13, 2023

I too had Squamous Cell cancer on a tonsil although at that time chemo was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841958/

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

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Posted: Apr 12, 2023

Scanxiety.......we know it well. I have five plus years since original surgery, 2 years since the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174404/

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

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Posted: Jan 11, 2018

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