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@phyllisg, memory or cognitive issues can happen during or after treatment. You may have heard it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083671/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 1:20pm

Thanks @colleenyoung, I guess I’ve hit the cancer lottery. I just got all this news late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639682/

Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

My chemo and radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer was 2013. 2022 I’ve got Osteoradioncrosis. After effect of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051308/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 15 2:57pm

My husband has just started radiation for SCC of the tonsils, throat an tongue. That wa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066738/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12 3:08pm

Welcome @k1e2n3n4e5t6h7. I moved your post to the Head & Neck Cancer support group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/head-neck-cancer/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807886/

Discussion: Esthesioneuroblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

sylviapf, thank you for responding. The oncology said my husband thoat cancer is curable since it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111837/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2016

Hi, the radiation oncologist recommended that I use Domeboro which can be purchased over the counter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224086/

Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2018

I had my lower right jaw and teeth removed in August bc of a squamous cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038086/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 6:32am

Our oncologist told us that the cisplatin would/could make the radiation more effective due to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817126/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I have had 2 chemo treatments and will not start any radiation until after a 3rd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111836/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

Thank you; we have an appointment with our ENT on Wednesday; we’ll ask him about that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971302/

Discussion: Chronic ear pain and stuffy nose after throat cancer treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

It seems like the radiation may have left you with some scar tissue but it seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617908/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

they want to see if it traveled anywhere. oh yes the lovely ENT that's going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922164/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hi all. I've just been diagnosed with stage three tosil cancer on Feb 22nd. 63 year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034068/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 12:08pm

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093768/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 8:36am

I have undergone radiation treatment on my left acetabulum and right humerus but not on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218522/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2018

@newtonguecancer @riverratlt, I see you have several questions for each other as you travel this road...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811600/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

Thanks for the response and great news that you are doing well. I’m in Canada so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091663/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 9:56am

I could not determine that the congestion in my throat was caused by post-nasal-drip, but it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772079/

Discussion: Anyone dealt with cough after head and neck cancer treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

It makes sense that the issue would be worse if they went in again. The surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757587/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

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