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I don't have cancer but did have to have part of my intestines removed. Getting enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243411/

Discussion: Nutrition and Cancer: Getting protein in my diet

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

Hi Anybody10 . I had cancer at the base of my tongue and left tonsil. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788413/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

I’ve had larynx cancer tumour 4.5 c3.4 had traechea 7 rounds of chemo and 35 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037727/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Hello @ dc56 I agree, it’s unfortunate that we had to learn the hard way about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832549/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106481/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Thank you. I will start with saying that the end result, in my case, negated any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762772/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

My doctors appointment is on Tuesday Dec. 27 and he is in the same office with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111858/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2016

After I finished my 30 rounds of radiation I hit my rock bottom about 2-3 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106469/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Dear Julie, You really are an inspiration. You have lived a life of service and giving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284489/

Discussion: Late effect stage 4 tonsil & tongue cancer 18 years ago

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 18 8:14am

I was diagnosed with SCC T3,N0 9 years ago but originating in my ear. One of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646052/

Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Part 3 Week 4 Only 4 radiation treatments (off for Christmas) 1 cisplatin chemotherapy treatment (30);...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211586/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 6:46pm

I did get my sense of taste back. I would say it was at about 50%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222970/

Discussion: My life in remission

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 9:45am

I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115906/

Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

When they can start radiation is a question for your doctor. I wish you well. Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796909/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

That makes a lot of sense. It's never been explained to me that way, but a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675554/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093768/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Just so you are aware, after the course of radiation treatments is done, you can expect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017353/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

I finished in July 2023 as well like Chris. I could hardly eat anything after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185402/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Like your mom, I was also diagnosed with stage 3 tongue and neck cancer. My treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766232/

Discussion: Just starting out on this journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997525/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

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