Head & Neck Cancer Support Group | Page 18

I also had SCC at the base of my tongue, and was treated with chemo and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

calenbd, After 35 radiation sessions, I lost my voice for over one year. I was on...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Izzie, sorry to hear about all the complications you have to deal with. My husband was...

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Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2016

Hi my name is Alicia I'm 47 I recently had a CT scan of my neck...

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Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

@ebautista2025 , I suffered that as well and depended on a feeding tube for nearly a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2025

Hi I am now age 83 and going very strong. I swallow many vitamins and tablets...

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Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

Yes. I have had a swallow study done . My epiglottitis only works partially. I have...

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Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

I would be interested in the answer to that as well. My husband had his esophagus...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

To alleviate the metallic tastes, try using nonmetallic silverware. I used wooden/bamboo and plastic (IKEA )...

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Discussion: What foods worked best during chemo & radiation for throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 7:19am

I am not a doctor but this was my experience. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

lilyann here. i was wondering if someone could help me as i seem to not be...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

So far I've had 5 stretchings since my Stage 4 esophageal surgery. They are very helpful....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

Here’s something that hopefully addresses most questions .. after SCC surgery: long recovery period, feeding through...

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Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

They warned me to continue eating so as not to lose my ability to swallow, but...

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Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

Just started 50 micrograms fentanyl patch as I’m about to be done with 4 mg dilaudid...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

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Discussion: Severe long term side effects from head and neck radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 7:22am

Hi Julie, My two cents for what it's worth... 64 year old male, went thru 35...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Thank you all so much! Keep the feedback coming. We're doing a lotion recommended from his...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

I just finished Radiation and Chemotherapy. Initially I had lingual tonsillectomy. After surgery the pet scan...

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Discussion: Why can't I recover? Can't swallow, smell or taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2025

I am so very sorry to hear you have gone through so very much. - I...

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Discussion: Late effect stage 4 tonsil & tongue cancer 18 years ago

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2025