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I've been on a feed tube since 2014, not sure if your aware but you can...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

I am 10 days post 30 rounds of Proton Radiation to "cleanup" any cancer that may...

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Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Hello. I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the oropharynx a year ago last March....

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023. I had TORS robotic surgery April 2023....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

My husband is just finishing his last radiation treatment tomorrow. (35 in total over 6 weeks)....

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

I finished radiation & chemo treatment (35 rad & 7 wks chemo) Nov. 5, 2021, for...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

An update on my wife Willa's journey with rare adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland...

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Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2018

Hello coquest23, I cared for my former partner who had osteogenic sarcoma of the right maxillary...

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Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

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Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Hello, @rheaskinner. It must be very difficult for you to have this condition, especially raising children....

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Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 9:42am

Hi, had TORS on 13 June for HPV left tonsil and left neck lymph node. Mayo...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Hi there, My last radiation treatment was I believe December 23,2014. I had a feeding tube...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Thank you so much for connecting with me and providing what sounds like some good advice....

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Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

hi pegimac, i truly feel for you. i understand your negativity. i'm not doing any radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791922/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

I had SCC at the base of my tongue, and I'm a few lymph nodes 3...

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

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Posted: Dec 4, 2023

I am so sorry. So very very sorry for what your husband and you are going...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

My problem is not related to my tongue cancer. This is relating to problems my son,...

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

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Posted: Jun 8 1:51pm

The recovery takes longer than you may think. Some issues never recover so we just learn...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Of course go to the Mayo Clinic for another opinion. They are one of the top...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Hello @city, I’m sorry I was off line for most of the day and didn’t see...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

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