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Thank you very much for your update Scott. Far from too long, or boring, it is...

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Discussion: My life in remission

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

Like I have reported to other people that have gone through this I was diagnosed with...

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Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Hello @scott519. I agree with William and wanted to offer a few suggestions for the dryness...

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Discussion: After treatment for HpV 16 Carcinoma: Having trouble breathing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2025

@sepdvm Hello. I am 19 months from my treatment of 35 radiation and weekly displaying infusions....

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Discussion: Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

I am 20 weeks post treatment. The pain in my mouth peaked at 8 weeks after,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

@lizzyj58 Thanks Lizzy, happy to hear he made it through it without alot of complications. I'm...

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Discussion: How to fight cisplatin side effects like nausea & fatigue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 12:50pm

During my Proton Treatment I had very dry mouth. The radiation certainly damages the saliva glands...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

@jonesja @slmoore0626 Hello again I just read that yes, Proton tgerapy is commonly used for HPV-positive...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

Yes not the diet I recommend !! I lost taste after lingual tonsils removal. During that...

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Discussion: Why can't I recover? Can't swallow, smell or taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

While I did not have tonsil cancer I did have 35 doses of radiation and 6...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

Please let us know how you are doing. Joe has been doing standard 7 weeks radiation...

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Discussion: Negative NavDx Pre Treatment HPV16 Squamous Cell Cervical Lymph Node

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

I’d researched this and found some evidence that Manuka Honey can be helpful to delay the...

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Discussion: Tips for Loved One starting Radiation Therapy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Bruce, Excellent description of your diagnosis. I just went through this exactly. (April 13, 2023) I...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

One month post treatment (TORS surgery + 33 radiation sessions)…feeding tube placed between surgery and radiation...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 11:32am

You are correct that getting back to life is not that simple. It’s like coming back...

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

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Posted: May 5, 2023

I’m 9 months post proton radiation and chemo. I have issues with brain fog and fatigue....

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Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2025

Although the taste of baking soda and salt is not appetizing, it is really one of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

I went thru the same thing. I had tongue cancer as well. I got a real...

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Discussion: Extremely tired 6 weeks after finishing treatments chemo and radiatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

The worry of reoccurrence is very normal after what we have gone through. For me it...

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Discussion: Has anyone had reccurance of throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

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