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Just started 50 micrograms fentanyl patch as I’m about to be done with 4 mg dilaudid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099419/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

So far I've had 5 stretchings since my Stage 4 esophageal surgery. They are very helpful....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918915/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

Here’s something that hopefully addresses most questions .. after SCC surgery: long recovery period, feeding through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757192/

Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I am not a doctor but this was my experience. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054643/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

lilyann here. i was wondering if someone could help me as i seem to not be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922829/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

I would be interested in the answer to that as well. My husband had his esophagus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706504/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

Hi Julie, My two cents for what it's worth... 64 year old male, went thru 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195992/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Thank you all so much! Keep the feedback coming. We're doing a lotion recommended from his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033407/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Hello, I too experienced the horrible coughing jags during my treatments. One day while in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072544/

Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

My husband finished radiation almost seven months ago. He has recently had an ENT surgeon open...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004043/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

I just completed 35 daily radiation Treatments (thyroid bed, trachea and more). This included 6 weekly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276187/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 8:11am

I totally understand your concern. I went through the same radiation last year but no surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088908/

Discussion: When to return to work after radiation ends

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

I have the same diagnosis. Since March I’ve had a CTScan that showed a possible metastatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884914/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hi @lennyc, and welcome to you. I am sorry for your diagnosis. After beginning treatment for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974685/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

hi tomschwerdt, thank you for getting back to me. sorry that yours is somewhat different diagnoses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959549/

Discussion: Anyone on dabrafenib (Tafinlar) & trametinib (Mekinst) oral chemo?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I am always interested to hear what others are going through. My husband was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/240615/

Discussion: Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2019

@dloliver my cancer was near the vocal cords, the "Pyriform Sinus." On this site, I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886461/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I was treated for squamous cell ca of the nasopharynx in 1976 at Wilford Hall, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740499/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

Hi Steve ... even in my case - going back to 14-15 yrs - there was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180428/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

Hi Lilyann When it comes to teeth/oral - my oncologist works with the dental team in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165263/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2024