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Hey @rakga. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023 at 56 years old. Of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002863/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Sandra, I’m sorry about your situation. I am 6 years out from my treatments. As I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787984/

Discussion: Husband shutting down emotionally

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Hey @Brad78. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023 at 56 years old. Of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002859/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

I was diagnosed with HPV cancer of base of tongue March 2023. I had TORS surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962747/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Hi Mark It’s been three years now and I still have issues. My wife actually ate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871969/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Part 6 of 6 Left hospital and went to the grocery store to load up on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897726/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

My 67 year old husband was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer in August, 2022. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986746/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

What joylondon said is mostly true in my case. An obturator aids in speaking and swallowing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985380/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. I had TORS surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986707/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

I just moved her from San Antonio to my home. We live right outside of Huntsville...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778178/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Cancer of head and neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

@johnfinaz, wow! What an inspiring story you have. You give good advice about getting more than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946231/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Hi @ltecato, I was concerned that there might be unknown negative consequences to self "compounding" pills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/311308/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 20, 2020

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Here is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132063/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080126/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Hi!… I have a somewhat similar experience though I was diagnosed with a different type Cancer…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816878/

Discussion: Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106481/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. The Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205107/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 8:40am

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue and Neck March 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195252/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034503/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023. I had TORS robotic surgery April 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898554/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

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