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Hi! I have a family member who recently had an area of squamous cell carcinoma removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958603/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

I too just wanted it gone ASAP so I opted for the surgery. I feel my...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

I was diagnosed with the same cancer on my right tonsil in May. I was told...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 12:15pm

I don’t recall the specific type, but it was HPV related. He had 35 radiation treatments...

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6 10:24am

I have it in my tonsil and starting 7 weeks of radiation and chemotherapy also. Thank...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

Agreed 100%. Radiation is a very slow climb back to somewhat normal. And yes it does...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 9:24am

Never had radiation to the head, mine was to the lower abdomen, if it is for...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2018

I haven't had proton radiation but just the usual IMRT. There are certainly side effects, some...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2017

People following this discussion may also be interested in tips and experiences shared in these related...

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Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 25 9:43am

If you can get by without radiation, so much the better. Some patients are put on...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 6:57pm

They never told me how much radiation I got through my 30 x proton sessions after...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 5:10pm

You can ask the radiation oncologist for a prescription for Magic Mouthwash which is mixed up...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects causing my father to want to stop treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

Hi @hnc67, I'm hope that @nbkod7b @alpaca may be able to offer some tips about dealing...

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Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Thank you i just met with msk in new york which is near where i live...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 7:25pm

I had a pre and post NavDx and the results came in 7 days. Went from...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 3:04pm

Esophageal cancer live in Alaska and want to know how others have dealt with chemo radiation...

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

Thank you. Im working hard to get him to gain a few pounds before the chemo/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036767/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 9:33pm

I am 71, and 18 years out of nasopharyngeal carcinoma IV. Was ok after radiation and...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 10 hours ago

My husband was diagnosed on 1/6/23 with base of the tongue cancer with 2 lymph nodes...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

I had rare angiosarcoma 10 years ago in the skin on my cheek treated with surgical...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

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