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My problem is not related to my tongue cancer. This is relating to problems my son,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I was diagnosed with same cancer on the base of my tongue as well as in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191409/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

@robolobo This treatment does knock you down both physically and mentally. Listen to your body when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145442/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119053/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

Hi Colleen Many thanks for your input. I believe I am one of the fortunate ones...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118929/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

I am astonished you can eat well but that is great! I could barely swallow a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011094/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986520/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hello @city, I’m sorry I was off line for most of the day and didn’t see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911871/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Of course go to the Mayo Clinic for another opinion. They are one of the top...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876390/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719683/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Remember that every person is different, treatments may vary in strength, cancer amount, tumor size etc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107421/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

I/we would be glad to join discussion. However I would like to clarify that it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/172492/

Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2017

Annie, sorry for the late response. Dr. Divi did my fibula free flap reconstruction. From what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971390/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Hi Doug, I worked with a speech pathologist who forced me to bring food to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950389/

Discussion: Following tongue resection, I have no appetite. Is this normal?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

In 2009 I discovered a lump in my throat. I was diagnosed as having squamous cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241079/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083642/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Hi @davehutsell. You just happened to catch me browsing mid-day. Too much saliva would make a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878503/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Have to agree that most will have their own unique experience and essentially find out along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926684/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184000/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

It sounds like you did everything right and still ended up with a plate full of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023