Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 11

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Posted: Jan 8 8:56am

While I did not have tonsil cancer I did have 35 doses of radiation and 6...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

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Posted: Nov 14, 2024

It sounds like you are eating better than I at eight months. For me tastes had...

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Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

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Posted: Jun 21 7:19am

I vote for De-Escalation and Proton Radiation all the way. The best way I can explain...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Aug 26 4:24pm

Bruce, Excellent description of your diagnosis. I just went through this exactly. (April 13, 2023) I...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I went thru the same thing. I had tongue cancer as well. I got a real...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319208/

Discussion: Extremely tired 6 weeks after finishing treatments chemo and radiatin

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Posted: Jun 3 8:43am

The worry of reoccurrence is very normal after what we have gone through. For me it...

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Discussion: Has anyone had reccurance of throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

@runner61627, my experience was similar although my radiation was aimed more toward ear than mouth. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110047/

Discussion: Roof of mouth still severely irritated 4 weeks post radiation

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Posted: Jul 22, 2024

Although the taste of baking soda and salt is not appetizing, it is really one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002418/

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

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Posted: Jan 23, 2024

My doctors recommended one and I waited for about a week. I hated it but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901534/

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

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Posted: Jul 24, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854791/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

They changed my MRI date...still waiting to hear...should be this week or 1st part of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232828/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

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Posted: Jan 13, 2019

Hello @mjsweeney205 and welcome to the Head and Neck group. I am sorry for not getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057678/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

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Posted: Apr 26, 2024

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

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Posted: Nov 27, 2022

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

Hi @longboat1 and welcome to Connect. My experience with taste is it never was the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346049/

Discussion: What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?

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Posted: Jul 11 4:37pm

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

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

I'm a 56 year old male and went through this last fall. It was a long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356922/

Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

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Posted: Jul 26 11:20am

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?

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Posted: Aug 22, 2023

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