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Update: had my surgery today and they didn't take my tonsils out in the end, they've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865447/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

@SRM....how did things work out for you? It's been more than 2 years since your post....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826756/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

In 2009 I discovered a lump in my throat. I was diagnosed as having squamous cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241079/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

Welcome Carolyn, Please meet @mrsjhagen18 who has squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil and @lzzie who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137036/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Cancer of head and neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2017

Hi. I had cancer in the left tonsil 16 years ago. Both tonsils and 1 node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226622/

Discussion: Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 4:33am

Surgery scheduled for this week. Right tonsillectomy, base of tongue biopsy sectioning? (not sure of proper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239256/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 1:28pm

I to had the P16 cancer in my right tonsil witch went into my tounge and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041259/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

Reoccurrence as in tonsil returning after tonsillectomy or cancer returns after surgery in the tonsil area?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144375/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with tonsil cancer reccurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

I had both tonsils (right was cancer) and neck dissections on both sides on June 25....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108292/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Has anyone had throat cancer and gone through radiation? Doctors are recommending 5 weeks of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096864/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Hi, my name is Barry, I live in Florida, 72 years old. Two months ago I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088985/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

October 2023 had both tonsils out left on cancer and tissue removed from back of throat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035667/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Hi all. I've just been diagnosed with stage three tosil cancer on Feb 22nd. 63 year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034068/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Hi Lenny, I realize more than a month has passed since your comment and you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994483/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

Yep...I relate very well with all your experiences. I had a small tumor on the base...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985604/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Hi @maeono welcome to our Head and Neck group. Your brother as a patient or you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962075/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

It is entirely possible the cancer point of origin is in the lymph node itself. More...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941014/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Take a look at @ntodd comments as this person has gone through your SCC just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864622/

Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

Shanna, I had the TORS trans oral robotic surgery for my left tonsil which was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863339/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

Pippa, My experience started with a lump on my neck in the fall of 2022 that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860072/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023