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I had HPV cancer of the left tonsil and some lymph nodes on that side of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Hello I am so sorry you are going through this. I agree with Covidstinks2023 to request...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

I was diagnosed with lymphomia in my mouth. We initially thought it was TMJ related and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735801/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

I had nasopharyngeal cancer treatment in early 2006, and the late effects started in 2012 -...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I too have undergone radiation in my neck and chemo for squamous cell carcinoma. It has...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

I have surgery next Thursday to remove the residual primary and to do a lymph node...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Hey Lilly, I have many post treatment troubles. -Fatigue -Brain Fog; I lose track of conversation...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with a throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2025

Oh my you guys don’t realize how good I feel hearing from you both.. I love...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

To all of you who have suffered with esophageal cancer my heart goes out to you....

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2019

Hi Bebarb10, Sixty four year old male. I completed 35 radiation/6 rounds chemo (cisplatin) for tonsil...

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Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2025

I had a g-tube which I used 6 times a day to input ISOSOURCE packets while...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

I had a tumor removed from base of tongue along with a little of my tongue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944117/

Discussion: Following tongue resection, I have no appetite. Is this normal?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

My husbands dr. Told us to stop with the silver, and to use instead a cream...

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Discussion: Anyone like to share their remedy for medication build up on neck?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

Hello, I start chemo/radiation on Tuesday the 25th for HPV -16 cancer at the base of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763523/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

Hi. I'm a female and was 47 with the same type of cancer and treatment. Go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642234/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

I now have feeding tube. Ugh GJ I am unable to swallow anything. Very challenging. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379034/

Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

One week post treatment now and treating round # 2 of Thrush with Nystatin. That returned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1509526/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 9:07am

Hello Kent . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular with HPV +16. Google...

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Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 6:56am

You bring back memories I try to forget. I remember the throat pain and the hour...

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Discussion: Constipation, 911 and bm talk

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2025

Hey Vickie, Oral hygiene is critical! First thing in the morning I rinse, spit with as...

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Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

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