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Hi @mark10 Welcome to the Head and Neck group. Any suggestion of meds such as Keytruda...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

I absolutely can. At the dentist now getting cleared for possible radiation. Next Wednesday is operation....

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

I chose to get a biopsy because after doing my own extensive research and consulting with...

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Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

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Posted: Jan 6, 2022

I recently learned that my condition has its own acronym: RIES. That stands for “radiation-induced esophageal...

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Discussion: Esophageal widening seems to help with speech impediment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2021

Ok. Sorry. This is all new to me. "My cancer does not warrant proton treatment ",...

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

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Posted: Jan 28 9:55am

Surgery was 3weeks ago no chemo or radiation. I’ve been on milkshakes for 3 months. Still...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

My husband has squamous cell neck cancer and has just undergone a modified neck dissection. A...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

I have used a Full Face Mask for over ten years. I used it before, during...

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Discussion: Radiation therapy and CPAP mask

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 11:52am

Welcome, @gmg1. Clearly you are someone who has done their research. I'm sure you've seen this...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

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Posted: Apr 29, 2024

I was diagnosed with sinus cancer extending into hard palate approximately 2 years ago. Surgical removal...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Your iinformation is excellent and views also. If I might ask........if you could tell me anything...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

I slept more the year after radiation than I think I did all my years before...

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Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I believe the medical community is finding the HPV 16 version of throat cancer very treatable...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I've got throat cancer and multiple myeloma since 2019. I had radiation, chemp, neck dissection, more...

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

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Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I think my concern is recurrance. Did they get it all. Without radiation, that risk increases...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008018/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

I can only comment on my treatment for HPV related squamous cell carcinoma in the back...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Hi Margaret, You and I sound quite familiar when it comes to the thought of Radiation!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050573/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SSC) with perineural invasion (PNI)

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Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I am 2 years out with same diagnosis. I was treated with radiation and chemo. over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194599/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

@disac, I add my welcome. I moved your post to this related discussion so you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150828/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

I’m currently 19 days post radiation and reading about all of these tooth issues is scary....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853669/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

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