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Hello @ijones98280. I think that question is best answered from your oncologist with known statistics. Everyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184775/

Discussion: What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?

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Posted: Dec 5, 2024

Had HPV squamous cell cancer in lingual tonsil surgically removed in 2022. No radiation or chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145538/

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

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Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Hello, I had a left neck dissection in 2022 before I had TORS surgery to remove...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128234/

Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

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Posted: Aug 21, 2024

One thing I am finding out is this big de-escalation cancer treatments especially with radiation coming...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123594/

Discussion: Standard Procedure for Stage 1 OPSCC P16+?

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Posted: Aug 14, 2024

It’s always been my understanding that lymph nodes are the filters of the body, collection points...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080252/

Discussion: Swollen cancerous lymph nodes… no tumor

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Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Sounds pretty much like mine. Lump was movable went to my doctor and she set me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047261/

Discussion: I need some advice or some idea of what I'm dealing with

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Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Hello joy345, I don't understand why they won't do surgery. I had cancer in left tonsil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045307/

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

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Posted: Apr 4, 2024

An Ear Nose Throat or ENT is ultimately who you should seek but your general practitioner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022859/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

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Posted: Feb 26, 2024

I was interested- glad to see you mentioned that sometimes no radiation is part of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001020/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Hi, I was diagnosed with HPV related cancer in my tonsil and a lymph node on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994467/

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

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Posted: Jan 9, 2024

I also had cancer in left tonsil and had both tonsils removed plus 43 lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985542/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

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Posted: Dec 23, 2023

@aloehr sorry just asking for my knowledge i had tonsils too they removed my tonsils it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897056/

Discussion: Laser treatment for scar tissue post radiation of the throat

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Update: had my surgery today and they didn't take my tonsils out in the end, they've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865447/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

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Posted: May 23, 2023

@SRM....how did things work out for you? It's been more than 2 years since your post....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826756/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

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Posted: Mar 15, 2023

In 2009 I discovered a lump in my throat. I was diagnosed as having squamous cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241079/

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

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Posted: Feb 18, 2019

Hello Jim, Chemo works very well with SQ Cell. I had 38 treatments of radiation that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218512/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2018

Welcome Carolyn, Please meet @mrsjhagen18 who has squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil and @lzzie who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137036/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Cancer of head and neck

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Posted: Feb 7, 2017

I to had the P16 cancer in my right tonsil witch went into my tounge and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041259/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Mar 27, 2024

Reoccurrence as in tonsil returning after tonsillectomy or cancer returns after surgery in the tonsil area?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144375/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with tonsil cancer reccurrence?

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Posted: Sep 20, 2024

I had both tonsils (right was cancer) and neck dissections on both sides on June 25....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108292/

Discussion: Post TORS when will I be able to eat?

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Posted: Jul 19, 2024

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