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William, Thanks for your comments and advice. Today marks 2 weeks since my last radiation treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975728/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I'm 16 months after 30 radiation and 3 chemo sessions for tonsil cancer. My taste is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377447/

Discussion: Head and neck cancer: Saliva production still low after treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2025

Thank you to all of you well wishers! I am about 6 weeks since last radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246406/

Discussion: Cancer Free After Radiation and Chemo DART 2.0 Trial

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

Yes there is a huge difference between 9 days and 9 months. I am 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168537/

Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

@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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 9:57pm

Thought I would leave an update - I’m now 14 weeks post-RT. For about two week,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466176/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

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

I am starting my 6th week of 7/35 proton radiation treatments and what looks like it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379212/

Discussion: Issues with leaving home for Proton radiation -base of tongue HPV-16

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143603/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hello . My case was very close to yours. I was diagnosed with SCC HPV 16+cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275524/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2025

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?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Hey, I'm in your same boat. I'm just a few days over a month out on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423643/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2025

@justwow Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434293/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754605/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

@lizzyj58 I am finally eating whatever the family is having just takes longer to eat. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456296/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2025

Hi @longboat1 and welcome to Connect. My experience with taste is it never was the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346049/

Discussion: What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249182/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2025

Hi Folks, I have been a long time lurker in this group. I can’t say enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1441154/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2025

Many fine suggestions here but if I may, the patient knows if they are hungry or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475842/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 12:20pm

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