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Hi Adrianne, My bf has head and neck squamous cell carcinoma hpv 16. He got genital...

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

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Posted: Sep 7, 2021

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

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Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

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Posted: Jun 25, 2024

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

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

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Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Hi Andy, I am all too familiar with breathing and swallowing causing pain, and myriad other...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

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Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Hi everyone. I know I'm late coming to this discussion but I did have a feeding...

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Discussion: Feeding tube falls out.

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Posted: May 19, 2020

Hi hnc67, When the doctors give you a time frame on recovery, you should ask them...

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

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Bruce, Excellent description of your diagnosis. I just went through this exactly. (April 13, 2023) I...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hi, I have been post H&N cancer treatment for 6 1/2 years and the journey has...

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

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Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Hi Badfish, I had this procedure about 14 months ago. I think the answer to your...

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Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

@mtborz You need to talk with your doctor about getting a feeding tube for your husband....

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

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Posted: Nov 6, 2020

I am very interested in Dr. Hinni. I have painful lichen planus and two biospies have...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle as Dave remarked. In particular, if this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192129/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

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Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV +16...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115060/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

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Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Part 5: So we learned the pain medications. You were automatically given 2 Tylenol every 6...

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

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hello @vickimartin , I was 34 when I had acinic cell carcinoma, R. parotidectomy. The margins...

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Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer in a minor gland?

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Posted: Mar 30 2:10pm

"@nlovejoy Hi, I was stage 3 when they found tumor in lower esophagus during endoscopy to...

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Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

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Posted: Mar 27 9:29pm

Hello @sherryfulk. Beginning treatment was a terrifying yet exciting time for me, wanting to be rid...

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Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

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Posted: Apr 7 10:15am

@sherryfulk , I just completed chemo/radiation March 12 and here is my experience re: eating/feeding tube....

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Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

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Posted: Apr 7 10:27am

Hi Everyone! My 35 radiation and 7 chemo treatments ended January 18, 2024. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278697/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

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Posted: Apr 10 1:01pm

Thank you for listening, I have not seen oncology for 16 years. I have had every...

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

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