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I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023. I had TORS robotic surgery April 2023....

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Discussion: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): Any tips pre & post surgery?

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Pain is subjective. Is this just discomfort, eye watering, or bring you to your knees pain?...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

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Posted: Jan 27, 2024

When I was diagnosed many many people offered up all sorts of help from logistical to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195221/

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

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Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Hi Everyone, My name is Bobbielynn from Sunny California. A wonderful 59 year old I 've...

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

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Posted: Jan 22, 2018

I echo much of what has been said here. For what it's worth I'm a 64...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260122/

Discussion: Throat Pain Help

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Posted: Mar 17 8:42am

I've been on a feed tube since 2014, not sure if your aware but you can...

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

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Posted: Aug 20, 2023

Thank you so much for connecting with me and providing what sounds like some good advice....

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Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

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Posted: Mar 15, 2023

@nbkod7b, not being able to open your mouth is horrible. The exercises they gave me to...

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

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Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I took cisplantin in 2018 several rounds of it.small cell carcinoma in the back of my...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

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Posted: Jan 11 6:58am

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189029/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

I am 10 days post 30 rounds of Proton Radiation to "cleanup" any cancer that may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902507/

Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Hello. I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the oropharynx a year ago last March....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863159/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

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Posted: May 20, 2023

I had SCC at the base of my tongue, and I'm a few lymph nodes 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974850/

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

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Posted: Dec 4, 2023

Hi there, My last radiation treatment was I believe December 23,2014. I had a feeding tube...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925859/

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

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Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Hi, had TORS on 13 June for HPV left tonsil and left neck lymph node. Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894384/

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Thank you so much for connecting with me and providing what sounds like some good advice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824634/

Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

hi pegimac, i truly feel for you. i understand your negativity. i'm not doing any radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791922/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

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Posted: Jan 3, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023. I had TORS robotic surgery April 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897345/

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

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106480/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Hello, @rheaskinner. It must be very difficult for you to have this condition, especially raising children....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985367/

Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

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