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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

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

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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

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Posted: Dec 6, 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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143603/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

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Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle as Dave remarked. In particular, if this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192129/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

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Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV +16...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115060/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

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Posted: Jul 31, 2024

calenbd, After 35 radiation sessions, I lost my voice for over one year. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754605/

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

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Posted: Sep 27, 2022

@ebautista2025 , I suffered that as well and depended on a feeding tube for nearly a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249182/

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

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Posted: Mar 3 7:20am

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

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Posted: Jun 3, 2024

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in February. SCC HPV16 pos. Tors was not recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054754/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

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Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Not sure I am in the right discussion, but as of a few months ago, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176847/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2020

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111840/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Sep 11, 2016

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?

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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?

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Posted: Dec 17, 2022

I vote for Proton all the way. Hang in there as things will get better! The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322906/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon Radiation Is there much difference?

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Posted: Jun 8 10:47am

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

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