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Hi all, My extractions were supervised by my head and neck oncologist at University of Maryland...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174450/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2018

Hi everyone, I am a 50 yo female (Arizona) who has lived with oral cancer for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251248/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 4:54pm

@imaginus, you are in my thoughts for a positive outcome. There is so much mucus on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921840/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hi, I had radiation on the left side of my throat for HPV+16 Cancer between 23...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777308/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

I was also awake when the port was inserted. The procedure went fine. I was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232838/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 17, 2019

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

Thanks Loli. I must try the juicing. The corners of the mouth are sometimes as issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176833/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2017

Greetings! I second Loli’s advice about being extra diligent about oral care. About 3 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174451/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2018

Thanks for the question…. No, nether of the 3 ,,, but I do walk around the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824856/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

That is correct. The first PET didn’t reveal anything, then I requested a referral to Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238956/

Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 9:12am

I thought having granulation surgery twice was a bit over the top but now I see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106496/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I was diagnosed with sinus cancer extending into hard palate approximately 2 years ago. Surgical removal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801486/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I was treated at UCLA and had surgery which involved removal of 6 teeth and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985787/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

Elizabeth and others, I had lichen planus too ... then it turned into a painful patch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111881/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2017

@meadowj Hey, feel free to stick around, ask questions, talk about options you've discussed with your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234500/

Discussion: Diagnosed /w Ameloblastoma. Young Adult

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 12:54pm

I have gotten myself so stressed out about my condition. For about 6-8 month I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/134568/

Discussion: Oral cancer and Severe oral dysplasia

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2017

Well, given what the world, and here in NYC metro area, has been going through, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176851/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

Hey Mark, I’m 6.5 years out from treatments. As for saliva, I have none and appears...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854417/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

Hi jcl2018, sorry your having health issues. My wife had a radical neck dissection and adjuvant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158375/

Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

Hello, So yes that’s common and I too suffered from both issues and yet still at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038896/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024