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Hello Rakga, I had very similar treatments in 2022. My red blood cell count took over...

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Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

I too am so sorry to hear this. I am a 61 one year old female....

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Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

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Posted: Dec 3, 2024

In October 2022, I was diagnosed with HPV throat cancer I had a tumor growth the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

Hello. I am 10 years from SCC in my external ear canal, with metastatic disease now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794274/

Discussion: Lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

That's a great question. I was curious about that myself when I first started using a...

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Discussion: Feeding tube removal

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2017

Hi jgraz I am 72 yo and had nasopharyngeal cancer treatment - IV stage, with radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253746/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 9:09am

Finished 35 Radiation and two months chemo Aug 2022 for HPV related CA on tonsils. Lost...

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Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

Hi Julie, My two cents for what it's worth... 64 year old male, went thru 35...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

My 67 year old husband was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer in August, 2022. It...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

My sister, 68, had squamous cell carcinoma, stage 4 on the left side of her tongue....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956207/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898554/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Hello @valx , so sorry this is happening to you both. Cancer diagnosis and treatment plus...

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Discussion: HPV tonsil, throat cancer spread to lymph node chains & clumped

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Hi. I have cancer in my neck and paralyzed vocal cords, so I can relate and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179931/

Discussion: Worried about my husband who had throat cancer: How to support him?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

HI Phyllis, Yes, I was quite bright prior to my cancer treatments. Afterward and during I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085676/

Discussion: Anyone notice cognitive impairment with throat cancer or treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

I was diagnosed with SC tongue CA 2 .5 years ago followed by partial glossectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281904/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 4:30pm

Hi Adrianne, My bf has head and neck squamous cell carcinoma hpv 16. He got genital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633461/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2021

Well in now 63 turning, 64 in April. I was diagnosed in April of 2015 so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249948/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 12:48am

Hi, I had HPV P16 Positive Head and Neck cancer diagnosed on 10 Jan 2017 based...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720002/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2022

I know you hate to see your husband losing weight. You feel helpless as you watch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015779/

Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

Hang in there. There were days I begged and pleaded with the doctors to stop the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825171/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

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