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I appreciate your response. I can understand that. I was thinking about whether the medical portion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265125/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2025

@zenren14 , My ENT and the head of my tumor team said exactly what you wrote,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466964/

Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

Hi @charlesvalley . I will add my welcome. You have excellent advice here from @anbar04 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097097/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Thank you! My treatment plan is currently checking on the jaw every few months to ensure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069184/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

Hello, @nmstauffer8 You are doing very well to record the visits and to get as much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174564/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2021

Mine was in the left Maxilla too. The tumor was almost 5.7cm so they had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945487/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

I vote for Proton all the way. Yes people travel a long way for it. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1529678/

Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 8:45am

I hear your frustration and am sorry you have experienced this. In my experience, I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790750/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

I am 2 years post radiation and had most of the problems you listed at first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455399/

Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

I went to see my brother's Acupuncturist. She found a protocol developed by the VA to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263772/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2025

Hello @anonymous99, Thank you for sharing your experience. I can understand your concern, especially with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146652/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

Hi Catlyn, We have much in common, though my tumor was much smaller than yours, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174456/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2018

Hang in there! I’m a bit over 7 years out and I still have saliva issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991104/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

Yes . My speech therapist which I see weekly gives me exercises to do home to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266901/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Thank you to all who contributed to this article. I am presently going to be scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009807/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Excellent, @mimiparris! I actually meant to ask about a referral to a prosthodontist in my reply...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014282/

Discussion: Should I get a bridge to replace teeth from removed jaw?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I will soon be 75 years old, at the end of normal life expectancy for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894524/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

@inkbkod7b I really feel for you. Trismus has been a big problem for me since 2014...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789418/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Hi Colleen, I have met with a hematology oncologist and will meet my radiation oncologist next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288372/

Discussion: Core biopsy from mass on right lateral neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

There are many protein drinks to choose from but you should try to find one that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174557/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2020