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Hey everyone I know I already commented my regiment for the mucus but I started something...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 5:47pm

@wgatap21 Hello, There are medications that can make you hyper salivate, the seizure medication Klonopin is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176850/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2020

Hang in there! I’m a bit over 7 years out and I still have saliva issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991104/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

Third day of Rad/Chem Therapy (RCP). Stomach kind of queasy with sour taste in mouth all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898781/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

My husband had his first round ot RT in the fall of 2015 at Mayo jville....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176830/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2017

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer on my left side and it was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229448/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 2:18pm

I finished my 30 rounds of radiation in July. I hit my rock bottom about 2-3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033551/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Welcome to Connect Lisa. I have a few members I can introduce you to. Please meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111833/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

Radiotherapy works well but slowly and it can damage your throat and neck badly, it throws...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034484/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

Having gone thru radiation, 29 treatments, and chemo, 3 infusions for hpv tonsil cancer in 2024,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379161/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 3:12pm

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077907/

Discussion: Anyone notice cognitive impairment with throat cancer or treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

Well after talking to my E.N. T. we have both pretty much decided that what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907155/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

After surviving esophageal cancer & surgery to remove and all the things regarding it...................... I now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877526/

Discussion: Black Tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

I too had Squamous Cell cancer on a tonsil although at that time chemo was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841958/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

Scanxiety.......we know it well. I have five plus years since original surgery, 2 years since the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174404/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2018

Yes there is a huge difference between 9 days and 9 months. I am 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168537/

Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Thank you to all of you well wishers! I am about 6 weeks since last radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246406/

Discussion: Cancer Free After Radiation and Chemo DART 2.0 Trial

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 8:11am

William, Thanks for your comments and advice. Today marks 2 weeks since my last radiation treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975728/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV cancer of base of tongue March 2023. I had TORS surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962747/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Hello . My case was very close to yours. I was diagnosed with SCC HPV 16+cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275524/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 10:52am

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