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My brother has tonsil Squamous cell cancer also. He is doing well. We are in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141281/

Discussion: How can I be a supportive caregiver? HPV Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2019

I have posted to this blog a few times in the past. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241077/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2019

Welcome to Connect Lisa. I have a few members I can introduce you to. Please meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111833/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Aug 26, 2016

It’s always been my understanding that lymph nodes are the filters of the body, collection points...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080252/

Discussion: Swollen cancerous lymph nodes… no tumor

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Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Sounds pretty much like mine. Lump was movable went to my doctor and she set me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047261/

Discussion: I need some advice or some idea of what I'm dealing with

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Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Hello joy345, I don't understand why they won't do surgery. I had cancer in left tonsil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045307/

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

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Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I to had the P16 cancer in my right tonsil witch went into my tounge and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041259/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Mar 27, 2024

An Ear Nose Throat or ENT is ultimately who you should seek but your general practitioner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022859/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

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Posted: Feb 26, 2024

I was interested- glad to see you mentioned that sometimes no radiation is part of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001020/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Hi, I was diagnosed with HPV related cancer in my tonsil and a lymph node on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994467/

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

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Posted: Jan 9, 2024

I also had cancer in left tonsil and had both tonsils removed plus 43 lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985542/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

@aloehr sorry just asking for my knowledge i had tonsils too they removed my tonsils it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897056/

Discussion: Laser treatment for scar tissue post radiation of the throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Update: had my surgery today and they didn't take my tonsils out in the end, they've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865447/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

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Posted: May 23, 2023

@SRM....how did things work out for you? It's been more than 2 years since your post....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826756/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

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Posted: Mar 15, 2023

@justwow I was T2N2 SCC HPV 16+ primary tumor in the right tonsil with bilateral lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486080/

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

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Posted: Jan 18 9:57pm

@captain22 my initial cancer was twenty years prior, a tumor on a tonsil pillar, which required...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484550/

Discussion: Mouth Cancer: Dealing with pain, osteonecrosis and trismus.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 9:03am

@woodsy1 Hi. I’m currently in this study as well. This study is designed for a very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482700/

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

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Posted: Jan 15 5:04am

18 years ago I had stage 4 tonsil and tongue cancer with a few lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1426474/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2025

Hi @angschaffer, Radiotherapy also has Proton radiation as opposed to the traditional Photon radiation. Although not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420350/

Discussion: Father struggling to get off trach s/p tongue cancer surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

I know it feels just awful right now but each week you will see some improvement,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418722/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

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