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In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143603/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle as Dave remarked. In particular, if this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192129/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV +16...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115060/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

@ebautista2025 , I suffered that as well and depended on a feeding tube for nearly a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249182/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 7:20am

calenbd, After 35 radiation sessions, I lost my voice for over one year. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754605/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in February. SCC HPV16 pos. Tors was not recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054754/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Not sure I am in the right discussion, but as of a few months ago, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176847/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2020

Thanks! Sorry for not responding. It has been relatively hectic trying to settle in our new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111840/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2016

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080126/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

I vote for Proton all the way. Hang in there as things will get better! The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322906/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon Radiation Is there much difference?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 10:47am

William thanks for asking how I’m doing. I’m keeping my weight stable and able to eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854720/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

Hi, I had a recurrence of salivary duct and this time did proton beam. You get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785844/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. I had TORS surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986707/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi @sapphire1158. I would (and have) trusted the Mayo staff with my life. If they feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912827/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Hi there. I got a recurrence of salivary duct cancer in 2021. This was my second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907025/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

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

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

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