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I was living in Florida my son came and got me and brought me to Indiana...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336302/

Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Welcome @charlesvalley! I went to the dentist about 1 year prior to my diagnosis for normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096419/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

Hello, my name is Lisa, and I have salivary gland cancer-- adenoid cystic carcinoma. January 2016...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174474/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

Hi,My name is Jim I live in Atlanta GA. back at the beginning of the year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131716/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Hi there, I’m a 74 year old woman who was in fairly good health until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849798/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

@robolobo, try to go with the flow. Your body has allowed this cancer to invade, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114355/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

Hi. Had squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx in mid-1970s when I was a teenager. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985280/

Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

You know if it wasn't so serious this would seem funny to the un-initiated non-cancerous person....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875511/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

I to had the P16 cancer in my right tonsil witch went into my tounge and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041259/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

@sherryfulk. Sorry, this is very long… Speaking from my own experience and being 8 1/2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276171/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 7:48am

I was diagnosed in Feb 2024 with tongue/tonsil cancer due to HPV. I underwent 35 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154602/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

Hi @mrsjhagen18, in reply to your response regarding mouth washes. I am very thorough regarding my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91314/

Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2016

What joylondon said is mostly true in my case. An obturator aids in speaking and swallowing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985380/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

lilyann here. i was wondering if someone could help me as i seem to not be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922829/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

I had the surgery after the radiation. It might be better to have the surgery first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777433/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Hi!… I have a somewhat similar experience though I was diagnosed with a different type Cancer…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816878/

Discussion: Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

Greetings to everyone… so I read through all the comments… my heart goes out to you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817922/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

I agree with William. Personally I would insist on a more definitive pathology report. Knowing exactly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991860/

Discussion: Metastatic renal cell cancer: Cyst in maxilla bone area

Support Group: Kidney Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898554/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Hi, I had HPV P16 Positive Head and Neck cancer diagnosed on 10 Jan 2017 based...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720002/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2022

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