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Hello. I am 10 years from SCC in my external ear canal, with metastatic disease now....

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Discussion: Lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Hello sandyjr. My heart goes out to you all. I will share my story quickly and...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Hello all- (sorry for the lengthy post) Want to thank you all for sharing your stories....

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hi Julie, My two cents for what it's worth... 64 year old male, went thru 35...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Hi jcl2018, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 tonsil cancer on my left side caused by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158621/

Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

My 67 year old husband was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer in August, 2022. It...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Vnch - Ah, the good old Therabite. I had stage IV squamous cell carcinoma in 2006...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

Hello @ kitty1952 I too have been dealing with cancer on a long term basis. I...

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Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2018

@anahitam, I think I can understand and sympathize with you and your Dad with this terrible...

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Discussion: Tonsil cancer and metastatic SCC

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

Hi Lynn, My heart goes out to you. Oh my goodness, you’re going through a horrible...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2022

Thank you for your comments. Can you share what the common drug being used you referred...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

hi @kecm, i hope it is no more than inflammation when you find out the results...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

I can concur with your journey post radiation. Two years out seems to be the benchmark...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

Boost makes a dry powder . think Nestles quick. Same place in the store as boost....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Hey @kkd I'm going to be on these chemotherapy pills for awhile, so it's really not...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

If I suggest to you my throat pain did not subside for almost two years, would...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2021

Good morning, @mimiparris. You’ve certainly had quite an experience already with your jaw cancer and subsequent...

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Discussion: Should I get a bridge to replace teeth from removed jaw?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

Thank you for the response, information & inspiration. Dr told me only way to remove both...

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Discussion: Tonsillectomy & neck lymph node removal at the sometime surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 10:30am

I had hyperbaric oxygen treatment c. 1979 in San Antonio at a military facility (Brooke Army)...

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Discussion: Fistula after total laryngectomy: What helped you?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 21 7:16pm

Hi Andy, I am all too familiar with breathing and swallowing causing pain, and myriad other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085664/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

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