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Hello @bupster I'm a 64 year old male. Had 7 weeks (35 sessions) radiation and 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291852/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

Hi. I just finished 28 sessions of radiation on September 18th. I had a tumor that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958206/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

I have not been able to swallow even water and drinks and food about 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085259/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

I'm just coming to the 4 month mark on my last radiation treatment. My oncologist team...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456099/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2025

Hi and thank you for this post. My husband did chemo and radiation in 2009 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928450/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

@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

I have been on the stomach tube using Glucerna for the past 3 years. Since 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260503/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2025

I'm grateful that more and more meds, vitamins, etc. now are made chewable. I have lots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054234/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

@jen75, I have written extensively about my experiences undergoing radiation for cancer of the Pyriform Sinus....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842931/

Discussion: How long after radiation did it take to get your voice back?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Question: I seeking information on getting the TRACH removed after it has been capped for 24...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837630/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

I had HPV+ Base of tongue TORS. I had 30 rounds of radiation. No chemo. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143367/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hello, @niml. I am a bit confused. If your swallowing problems just began, why have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350732/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

I'm 19 years out and things have gotten better. 41 rounds of radiation along with 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350245/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2025

Hi Robert, I am so sorry to hear about your jaw surgery that made you go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241093/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

Since my ability to swallow has been impaired due to the cancer treatment, I consume large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282344/

Discussion: Head and Neck Cancer and the possible consequences.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

hi steve55 With the start of my speech and swallowing issues, I lost approx 6 lbs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336944/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2025

I've been having trouble with mint, too! I had radiation and chemo for tongue cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309638/

Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2025

I can talk and swallow though not as well as I would like and definitely not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161406/

Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Wow it’s finally so nice to hear from people who have the same issues. I’m almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084867/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Hey Naomi, I’m over 7 years out from stage IV throat cancer treatments! I had 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027159/

Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

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