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I too was diagnosed with tonsil cancer May of last year. I had 4 needle biopsies,...

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Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

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Posted: May 13 6:55am

Well guys, I've finally found my "lost hair soul mates" I'm a woman and I had...

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

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Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I remember when I was being irradiated in 1976. I was drinking a lot of Coca-Cola...

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

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Posted: Sep 29, 2022

You have had a tough battle and it isn't over yet, but from here each day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783908/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

@alpaca @adriennef I brought home a pancake that I didn't eat at a restaurant, and had...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2017

Hi Jon @zeip8288 and welcome to this Head and Neck group. Your story strikes a chord...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977715/

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

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Posted: Dec 9, 2023

Are you having photon (X-ray) radiation? Or is 30 the total dosage? Reason I ask is...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

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Posted: Jan 11 5:53pm

I received 35 proton neck treatments for squamous cell on root of tongue. Just lucky it...

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

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Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Unfortunately he already had made a firm decision to refuse a feeding tube of any kind....

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Discussion: HPV tonsil, throat cancer spread to lymph node chains & clumped

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Hi, just to chime in with some info. I am now 3 years and few months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867546/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

My husband is just finishing his last radiation treatment tomorrow. (35 in total over 6 weeks)....

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

Lori I am so sorry to hear of your cancer battle again. I know how painful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877543/

Discussion: Black Tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

Hello. I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the oropharynx a year ago last March....

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

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Posted: May 20, 2023

My son, at age 54 had stage 3 thyroid cancer diagnoses and underwent 33 radiation treatments...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 4:03pm

Hello, my diagnosis was very similar to your husband’s except that my cancer origin was in...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

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Posted: Oct 29, 2022

I too had a great fear of needles, surgery and doctors. Not so much now. You...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hi I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma /HPV at base of my tongue. Feb.2023. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991432/

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

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Posted: Jan 4 12:52pm

I have just had probably my last infusion after 27 months on Libtayo. The first year...

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Discussion: Libtayo (cemiplimab) treatment for SCC...any comments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

I used an immersion blender on my food. The further you progress, the less smooth (ie...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 21 6:21pm

Good morning My 72 yo husband was diagnosed with HPV+ SCC Right tonsil) last May. He...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

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