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Early on after oral radiation, I found that most oral hygiene products caused mouth burning, so...

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Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 21 11:08am

Dear Genevievee, To answer about zoom calls and water sports, I have a Passy-Muir valve to...

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Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2022

Have to agree that most will have their own unique experience and essentially find out along...

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

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Posted: Sep 8, 2023

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?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Hypo/hyper, it happens. As I understand it, the thyroid can get bruised during radiotherapy with a...

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Discussion: Anyone experience hypothyroidism after radiation for H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Hi @cris2 Now that a couple weeks have passed since your husband has completed radiation I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

They think the parotid gland is the primary site. His PET scan was clear otherwise. Yes,...

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

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Posted: Jan 19 7:36pm

I had 2 surgeries and 25 radiation treatments for treatment of HPV tonsil cancer as primary...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Hello @gaybinator, I attempted yesterday to respond back to your comment. Got half way through it...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

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Posted: Feb 22, 2018

@lilyann I'm sorry you aren't able to enjoy your gardening right now. There is something you...

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Discussion: Cancer and dealing with brain fog

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 4:41pm

Hello @rheaskinner. I recently joined the Head and Neck Cancer group. I posted questions about long...

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Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

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Posted: Oct 23, 2024

My experience is very similar to @runner61627 with one big difference...I loved my feeding tube! I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154910/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

Hello all! So grateful to have found this forum. I am a 58 y.o. wife and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968305/

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

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Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Hi Paul, Thanks for asking. I can’t really complain, all things considered. In 2009, I’m diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792738/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

It is entirely possible the cancer point of origin is in the lymph node itself. More...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I echo much of what has been said here. For what it's worth I'm a 64...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260122/

Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 8:42am

I had 35 radiation treatments for left tonsil cancer about 3 years back. After dealing with...

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Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with Mandible reconstruction?

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Posted: Jul 29 3:29pm

Hi, I'm in a clinical trial for pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for squamous cell tongue cancer. After diagnosis...

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Discussion: Keytruda for Head & Neck cancers

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Posted: Jun 24 11:13am

I went through 41 days of this 19 years ago at the age of 49 for...

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Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25 12:02pm

@sherryfulk. Sorry, this is very long… Speaking from my own experience and being 8 1/2 years...

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Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 7:48am

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