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They will evaluate me after 6 months post chemo/radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328973/

Discussion: Cisplatin and Blood Clots

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

My chemo and radiation were finished end of Jan. 2024.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319285/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

I’m still doing radiation and to read this just crushed me!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254319/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

A good lotion like Curel or something with aloe in it helps a lot. Sunscreen isn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039708/

Discussion: Sunscreen recommendations for radiation irritation on face?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Ask the doctor to give you Radia -Gel. No vaseline. It is specifically for people who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888962/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

@stephenrfleury May I ask what type of radiation treatment?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484087/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 3:38pm

I’m 62 and completed 33 rounds of radiation on my right tonsil after finding tonsil cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536128/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 7:15pm

Re thyroid: During my yearly physical 14 months after finishing radiation, it was determined I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106056/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I was diagnosed with SCC T3,N0 9 years ago but originating in my ear. One of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646052/

Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

@sepdvm I followed a series of neck and jaw exercises during and after radiation treatment that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514309/

Discussion: Insomnia after Neck Radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 10:17am

@kamrin That was the worst symptom for me. It seems like it will never end, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502544/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 1:07pm

@toleolu Based on what you have shared regarding your diagnosis, it seems that the goal of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531766/

Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:38pm

Thanks so much for the info. The surgery was in November, however the radiation was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033594/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

I had this 11 hour surgery in 2024 for SCC in my upper jaw. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546975/

Discussion: Osteoradionecrosis - free flap jaw and maxilla reconstruction

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 7:47am

@hillx001 you have really had all the complications. I admire your strength. The above article mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550997/

Discussion: Anyone experience Laryngeal chondroradionecrosis years post treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 8:49am

Hi @rogerlee3, Radiotherapy has offered up Proton Beam as opposed to the traditional Photon radiation. Although...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379038/

Discussion: Issues with leaving home for Proton radiation -base of tongue HPV-16

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

Thank you for the question. I had radiation and am 8 weeks out of it. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886417/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

@roblem I received 70 gy, 35 treatments and it was proton radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1436136/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

@debow1256, how are you and your husband doing? Is radiation finished now?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268096/

Discussion: Throat Cancer Caregiver: What to expect after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2025

Yes, we thought it was the radiation, but then found that it was EARWAX. Clean the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174523/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

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