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Thanks! Sorry for not responding. It has been relatively hectic trying to settle in our new...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2016

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080126/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

William thanks for asking how I’m doing. I’m keeping my weight stable and able to eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854720/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

Hi, I had a recurrence of salivary duct and this time did proton beam. You get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785844/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. I had TORS surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986707/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi @sapphire1158. I would (and have) trusted the Mayo staff with my life. If they feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912827/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Hi there. I got a recurrence of salivary duct cancer in 2021. This was my second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907025/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I don't have cancer but did have to have part of my intestines removed. Getting enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243411/

Discussion: Nutrition and Cancer: Getting protein in my diet

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

Hi Anybody10 . I had cancer at the base of my tongue and left tonsil. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788413/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

I’ve had larynx cancer tumour 4.5 c3.4 had traechea 7 rounds of chemo and 35 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037727/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Thank you. I will start with saying that the end result, in my case, negated any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762772/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Hello @ dc56 I agree, it’s unfortunate that we had to learn the hard way about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832549/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106481/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

My doctors appointment is on Tuesday Dec. 27 and he is in the same office with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111858/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2016

After I finished my 30 rounds of radiation I hit my rock bottom about 2-3 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106469/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 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

Part 3 Week 4 Only 4 radiation treatments (off for Christmas) 1 cisplatin chemotherapy treatment (30);...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211586/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 6:46pm

I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115906/

Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

When they can start radiation is a question for your doctor. I wish you well. Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796909/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

That makes a lot of sense. It's never been explained to me that way, but a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675554/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

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