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@runner61627, my experience was similar although my radiation was aimed more toward ear than mouth. The...

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Discussion: Roof of mouth still severely irritated 4 weeks post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

They changed my MRI date...still waiting to hear...should be this week or 1st part of the...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 13, 2019

I vote for Proton all the way. Yes people travel a long way for it. I...

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Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 8:45am

My doctors recommended one and I waited for about a week. I hated it but I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Hello @mjsweeney205 and welcome to the Head and Neck group. I am sorry for not getting...

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Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

I do hope your decision to bypass radiation therapy has worked out for you. Radiation therapy...

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Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

@kamrin I am starting my 3 rd week photon radiation tomorrow too. Taste of food is...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 9:41am

I was diagnosed late last year - surgery to remove left tonsil and neck dissection in...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

My initial surgery involved a select neck dissection, but while part of the parotid salivary gland...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2022

@slmoore0626 I am 10 weeks away from radiation treatment for mouth and throat. The first two...

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Discussion: Post TORS when will I be able to eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

Razor blades is an apt description. My throat/swallowing pain got progressively worse during 6 weeks of...

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2025

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer and it was in 3 lymph nodules one...

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

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Posted: May 13, 2024

You have been through so much, and your attitude is an inspiration. My question is: can...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

I lost too much weight during my treatment and my doctor order a feeding tube placement....

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

Hey everyone I know I already commented my regiment for the mucus but I started something...

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Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2025

@wgatap21 Hello, There are medications that can make you hyper salivate, the seizure medication Klonopin is...

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Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

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Posted: Apr 5, 2020

@ranchroad Merry Christmas to you too! I was thinking about you and wondering how you were...

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Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

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Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Hang in there! I’m a bit over 7 years out and I still have saliva issues...

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Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

Third day of Rad/Chem Therapy (RCP). Stomach kind of queasy with sour taste in mouth all...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I am 2 years post radiation and had most of the problems you listed at first...

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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 7, 2025

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