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I hope this is helpful. My condition is different from yours. My thyroid cancer was outside...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371764/

Discussion: Cricoid (laryngeal) Chondrosarcoma: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 16 9:06am

Yes I had exploding diarrhea during radiation and chemo. Also took Imodium. Just remember, it won't...

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Discussion: Diarrhea as radiation side effect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958603/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Hello @bebarb10. Please check out Red-Light Therapy. There are statistics showing it can greatly help with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368098/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with a throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 6:03am

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

I'm doing good. Yes, I had chemo(Cisplatin 7 times and simultaneous radiation 38 times ending in...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18 5:31pm

I had 3/4 of my tongue removed, double neck dissection, then 6 weeks of radiation and...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 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

Hello @catlyn. That is an interesting question. I have not been diagnosed with that and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357803/

Discussion: Vascular Issues Post-Treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 27 3:14pm

Hi @14benj7, I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy...

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Discussion: Voice loss years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25 1:10pm

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

Hi @planetsunrise & @chebo1954, In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused...

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Discussion: Tonsillectomy & neck lymph node removal at the sometime surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 3:26pm

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 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

@josk I too would like to know if it is available in Toronto. Suffering with neck...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 8:50am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142663/

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

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

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