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I have , seven months after my radiation ended , my neck is stiff and has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241113/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2020

Good morning, I so glad that xylimelts help :) First I want to apologize to you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466954/

Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

@steve55 I have a PEG MicKey button with a tube that I attach when taking Nutren...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402189/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

Since June my husband has had a tube. He still takes very little by mouth, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176482/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2017

It's really scary to realize that what was done to help is now going to produce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756488/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Hello @wanttoeatagain and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I understand you are not able to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176501/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2021

Thanks for this tip for swallowing pills. Since my swallowing is getting worse by the day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216545/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2025

My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 larynx cancer in 2021. They gave us very little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902550/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

@sepdvm When I ask him if he is having any pain he has said no. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1556656/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 8:39am

Hi. I'm 65 and 16 years out. My surgeon told me my soft pallet was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178544/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

Hello, my dad has a mic tube b/c of oral cancer reconstruction. He believes the excess...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132442/

Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

@forestleaf I see your note was written almost a year ago but want to tell you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1529652/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 8:20am

hi william, lilyann here. i have tried contacting my dr.'s as you said to do. i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931714/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

I’m 6.5 years out and still suffering from dry mouth, mucus, speech issues and eating difficulties....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860244/

Discussion: Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

If I may join the chorus of encouragement as you start your treatments, hope things go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544059/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 11:22am

Thank you for your input @sf2026. You are perhaps getting to the point of seeing some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1575194/

Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15 10:16am

I have had significant eating difficulties after my two months of Proton Therapy and Chemo for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044660/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

My husband finally came home from the hospital yesterday and is doing much better although limited...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503728/

Discussion: Post treatment for SCC tongue cancer following 7 weeks radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:31am

I had TORS surgery April 15. Back of tongue tumor removed and All lymph nodes removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918168/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Very interesting he can eat crunchy cookies. I still have a hard time with anything crunchy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824421/

Discussion: Looking to connect with people being treated for HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

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