Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 14

Hey Al, you can try Mucinex. It never did work for me but it is known...

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Discussion: What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 7:58am

I had radio iodine treatment after thyroid cancer in 2012. I still suffer side effects of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

So as for me I continued with my pain management regimen for a few months post...

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Discussion: Three months post treatment with Ongoing Mouth Pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 16 9:09am

First off- congratulations! You finished treatment (or as I'm not referring to it, Phase 1). I'm...

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Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 9:52am

I went through radiation and chemo about 18 months ago. I too live alone. Am 72...

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Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4 7:23am

@trese5524 that is certainly a tough situation to swallow, that the drug that was suppose to...

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Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2019

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

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 7:20am

Hi I am now age 83 and going very strong. I swallow many vitamins and tablets...

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Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 8:14am

I also had SCC at the base of my tongue, and was treated with chemo and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Izzie, sorry to hear about all the complications you have to deal with. My husband was...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2016

Just started 50 micrograms fentanyl patch as I’m about to be done with 4 mg dilaudid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099419/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

So far I've had 5 stretchings since my Stage 4 esophageal surgery. They are very helpful....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

Here’s something that hopefully addresses most questions .. after SCC surgery: long recovery period, feeding through...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I would be interested in the answer to that as well. My husband had his esophagus...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

I am not a doctor but this was my experience. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054643/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

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

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Hi Julie, My two cents for what it's worth... 64 year old male, went thru 35...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Hello @jg99t9 Seven months post seems excessive but each case is different. And you are correct...

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Discussion: How do I know when I can get off my feeding tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 7:39am

Thank you all so much! Keep the feedback coming. We're doing a lotion recommended from his...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

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