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Hi and thank you for this post. My husband did chemo and radiation in 2009 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928450/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Hey Vickie, Oral hygiene is critical! First thing in the morning I rinse, spit with as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243703/

Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 10:53am

You bring back memories I try to forget. I remember the throat pain and the hour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256018/

Discussion: Constipation, 911 and bm talk

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 7:16am

I have not been able to swallow even water and drinks and food about 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085259/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Hi. I just finished 28 sessions of radiation on September 18th. I had a tumor that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958206/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

I had HPV+ Base of tongue TORS. I had 30 rounds of radiation. No chemo. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143367/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

@jen75, I have written extensively about my experiences undergoing radiation for cancer of the Pyriform Sinus....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842931/

Discussion: How long after radiation did it take to get your voice back?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Question: I seeking information on getting the TRACH removed after it has been capped for 24...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837630/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

I'm grateful that more and more meds, vitamins, etc. now are made chewable. I have lots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054234/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

I have been on the stomach tube using Glucerna for the past 3 years. Since 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260503/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 3:50pm

They warned me to continue eating so as not to lose my ability to swallow, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351549/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 9:56am

Yes. I have had a swallow study done . My epiglottitis only works partially. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350812/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 8:26am

Since my ability to swallow has been impaired due to the cancer treatment, I consume large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282344/

Discussion: Head and Neck Cancer and the possible consequences.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 9:10am

Hi Robert, I am so sorry to hear about your jaw surgery that made you go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241093/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

I've been having trouble with mint, too! I had radiation and chemo for tongue cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309638/

Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 21 1:58pm

Wow it’s finally so nice to hear from people who have the same issues. I’m almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084867/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

I can talk and swallow though not as well as I would like and definitely not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161406/

Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Hey Naomi, I’m over 7 years out from stage IV throat cancer treatments! I had 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027159/

Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Do not give up! I had the same treatment regimen but I had a feeding peg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828904/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I'm so glad for this post,@colleenyoung. Please thank the pharmacist who contributed information. As one who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/311309/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 20, 2020

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