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We made the same decision as you. Husband was told exactly the same numbers by adding...

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Discussion: Neck Dissection Lymph Node Removal/Sampling - Yes or No?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

@zenren14 It is hard to tell people how joyful it is just too eat and taste...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1426604/

Discussion: Proton versus photon radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2025

I would say it took me about 4-6 months after radiation before my eating and drinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250103/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2025

Mine started out as what I thought was an inflamed taste bud or I thought I...

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Discussion: Had a Biopsy of my Tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

I just finished 30 rounds of Proton radiation to neck and throat six weeks ago. Last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922180/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hi there, I am five years out. Thank goodness no surgery but had 35 rounds of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720320/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

I haven't replied to anything on here for quite sometime. I am now 8 weeks out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414941/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2025

Hi. I just finished 6 weeks of RT/CT and no taste is my big issue, on...

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Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue and Neck March 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195252/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. The Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205107/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

Hi Lisa, I live in Invercargill New Zealand and I never had a choice of what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91321/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2016

Thank you for your story. I will check into the Proton vs Photon issue. I'm finding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940217/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hi @ebautista2025 The taste and eating issues are quite common. My wife, although she still tries,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248483/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

So sorry for your pain. My husband is 2 1/2 weeks out from rad & chemo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927584/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I finished up my treatment December 23, 2022 it’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901741/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Hello again, If he is in a situation where his mouth is constantly filing with salive/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072692/

Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

@lizzyj58 I met will my ENT and Oncologist they both could not see or feel any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470000/

Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

@jw9 Hi! Thanks for checking in. I had my MRI today and should get results in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512352/

Discussion: What were your early symptoms before diagnosed with a Parotid Tumor?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 7:25pm

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. The Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523303/

Discussion: Navigating my way through throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 1:17pm

The recovery takes longer than you may think. Some issues never recover so we just learn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719683/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

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