Head & Neck Cancer Support Group | Page 16

I had a partial glossectomy with free flap reconstruction 5 weeks ago. I spent 7 days...

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Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 3:19pm

Well tonight will be my 4th dose of Flonase and Claritin and about 8-9 sinus flushes...

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Discussion: Always something!

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2025

I can feel myself turning a frightening corner--toward a negative outlook for the future. Feels like...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

No cancer surgery, they said I had too much cancer. My throat shut down due to...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

My name is Robin Oneal I am 63yrs old 3 yrs ago they found a mass...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 5:06pm

I was 58 when I had my TORS base of tongue and Neck dissection. I had...

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Discussion: What to expect post radical neck dissection, tonsil & mucosectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

I'm 17 months post treatment of 29 radiation and 3 chemo. My blood went out of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Do not give up! I had the same treatment regimen but I had a feeding peg....

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

@kmlnj, Yes you'll get your weight back and maybe then some. My radiation treatments were way...

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Discussion: Severe long term side effects from head and neck radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 4:25pm

first off so sorry for the long response, and you are so on point, I do...

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Discussion: Throat Cancer Caregiver: What to expect after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2025

I'm so glad for this post,@colleenyoung. Please thank the pharmacist who contributed information. As one who...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 20, 2020

Hello, Joe. Sorry about your diagnosis of cancer, but I will say this form of cancer...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

Thank you for your response. I'm not able to swallow but I will try the swallowing...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Hi @msherfinski, I was just thinking about you the other day. I moved your message to...

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Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2020

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

After surviving esophageal cancer & surgery to remove and all the things regarding it...................... I now...

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Discussion: Black Tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

@karlm, you wrote elsewhere that your husband "completed chemo radiation for throat cancer in December 2021....

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Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV16 tongue cancer in November 2021. I've just started treatments and feel...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

@lizzyj58 My journey was similar in many ways to Jonesja's. I had more traditional chemo and...

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Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2025

My dear husband went thru chemo and radiation and finished about 20 months ago. His pharyngeal...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024