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Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

In my case, I had 6 weeks of induction chemotherapy (carboplatin) prior to the standard treatment...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

@burakb @burakb First, I am so, so sorry this has happened to you. Is there hope...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

@dragonfire Hi there, I am just about 2 months post treatment and my eating is improving...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2025

I was told by my ENT that by post 12 months, you might not get any...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

I had TORS throat surgery, Neck dissection, 30 rounds of radiation and finished July 2023. It...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

@colleenyoung All my follow up is local here in Scottsdale. I’m fortunate to live only 15...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

2 weeks post treatment now and oatmeal is my new favorite food . Mixed with fruit...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 11:38am

@56tburd You are correct there must be a better way to treat this it is barbaric....

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2025

First post after joining the forum today. I hope my experiences can be helpful. I am...

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Discussion: Has anyone gone through the 30gy DART therapy, what is recovery like?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 2:40pm

Four months is common with eating issues but four years is torture. I would be seeking...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Congrats on five years plus. Thank you for your response. My taste buds, neuropathy, runny nose,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2018

I finished radiation/chemo treatment for tonsil cancer 14 months ago. My taste has somewhat returned but...

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Discussion: What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Hello @kent8692 and welcome to Connect Head and Neck. Though it wasn't your choice to join,...

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Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 12:46pm

Cisplatin hard on the kidneys. had to switch to Carboplatin after two sessions. Expect loss of...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

I too had 35 radiation treatments for HPV positive tonsil cancer at stage 1. I completed...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

Hello . I was diagnosed with SCC HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Stage...

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Discussion: Seeking Support: First Mayo Appointment for Husband's Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Here is...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

@kamrin I definitely did not enjoy drinking it either. The worse I felt during treatment the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 8:38pm

I had tongue cancer with reconstruction. I did the food tube and I loved it. My...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2025