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Hi! I have a family member who recently had an area of squamous cell carcinoma removed...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

I too just wanted it gone ASAP so I opted for the surgery. I feel my...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Agreed 100%. Radiation is a very slow climb back to somewhat normal. And yes it does...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

I have it in my tonsil and starting 7 weeks of radiation and chemotherapy also. Thank...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

I was diagnosed with the same cancer on my right tonsil in May. I was told...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

Hang in there. It isn’t easy. And you may continue downhill for a week or two...

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 6:16pm

Thank you. Im working hard to get him to gain a few pounds before the chemo/...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Esophageal cancer live in Alaska and want to know how others have dealt with chemo radiation...

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Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

@abes1068, I hope you saw the helpful post from @sepdvm. Any update on follow up to...

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Discussion: De-escalated Radiotherapy: Anyone undergone lower level RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

If you can get by without radiation, so much the better. Some patients are put on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008012/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

I just got my diagnosis Biopsy scheduled for May 8. After that they will tell me...

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Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 7:52pm

People following this discussion may also be interested in tips and experiences shared in these related...

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Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

I haven't had proton radiation but just the usual IMRT. There are certainly side effects, some...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2017

They never told me how much radiation I got through my 30 x proton sessions after...

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Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

I have had my throat stretched many times, but I do not have an esophageal problem....

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Sometimes I think its a Late effects of Radiation, as I had it to my Throat,...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Hi Jersey, visited with my radiation oncologist and she is going to call my oral surgeon...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Yes. 3 treatments of 30 radiation plus 1 chemo ( cisplatin). 3 days later I passed...

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Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 9:04am

It was squamous cell carcinoma. HPV 16+. One of his big issues besides not being able...

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Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

I had rare angiosarcoma 10 years ago in the skin on my cheek treated with surgical...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023