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Hello, I had too much cancer for surgery but I had the same issue resulting from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048730/

Discussion: Coughing Following Tongue Surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

I had exactly the same issues. They couldn’t tell if the encapsulated tumor was cancer because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894529/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I haven't replied to anything on here for quite sometime. I am now 8 weeks out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414941/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2025

Hi @robholdenried. My experience and from what others have commented is it can take from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902637/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

This is so good to hear. I'm one year out and just now starting to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350259/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2025

I have the sticky mucous. It is very strange. I don't get much sleep at night....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253061/

Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

I had a difficult time with oral Thrush. Extremely painful but I was given a prescription...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232737/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

After radiation I had to have a tracheotomy put in my throat ended up closing to...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2021

I finished up my treatment December 23, 2022 it’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Dear Al Gil, After three Swallow Studies, a year of doing tongue/throat exercises, and much patience,...

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Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

@harleytiger Coconut oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves swishing a tablespoon of oil...

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Discussion: Insomnia after Neck Radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 7:06pm

What are people's experiences with nutrition for feeding tubes? How long does it take to adjust?...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

Hello, My post chemo/radiation treatments left me with thick mucus. OTC recommended products did not work!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954537/

Discussion: Excess phlegm after oral cancer surgery: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

I had a j tube put in before treatment (chemo, radiation plus chemo, then surgery) because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045151/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

nlovejoy here's my experience for what it's worth... First off I applaud your husband for not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276331/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2025

I've had chronic throat cancer since Jan 2019 and underwent 35 doses of proton beam radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803174/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

I am 15 months post surgery. My experience has been that pain decreases and swallowing improves....

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Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

Thank you! He had TORS surgery Jan 25 and has been unable to swallow since. His...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055835/

Discussion: How to deal with constant stress and worry as caregiver?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

@zenren14 I haven’t had the surgery yet. And I’m definitely worried about having it. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428709/

Discussion: Free flap surgery (release surgery) after partial glossectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

Yes my husband is going through the same thing, Mucinex helps alittle. He is getting the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259588/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025