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He just tried it by chance and it is very effective. He will never be able...

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Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2018

@davej I have a problem swallowing food and medications, but I cannot swallow even the smallest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053746/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Hi, I have experienced internal inflammation in my throat, making it difficult to swallow and eat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381738/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with throat lymphedema after throat-cancer treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

An someone please tell me what life is like if you never regain the ability to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086199/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Speech therapists (speech and swallow) deal with this. Get a referral from your doc. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854184/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

Not to dispute your doctor, but in my case I was able to swallow fine after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824864/

Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

I am following on how to manage dysphagia. Perhaps speech therapy. Eating soup and health drinks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334422/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 5:05pm

My husband is recovering from Tors surgery for cancer of tonsils, base of tongue and back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032563/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Yes. I'm certainly going to check this out. Thank you so much. My neck is so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351226/

Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 5:22pm

Do you have speech and swallow problem after 2 years? Can you share the problem that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911623/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I have lots of trouble eating and swallowing. I will have a swallow test on January...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986763/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033558/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

A trach has been mentioned, especially since he can't swallow and keeps getting pneumonia. But not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104961/

Discussion: Preventing pneumonia

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

The only thing I can offer because have not gone through anything like you have, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366016/

Discussion: Excess mucus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 8:18pm

@kth, you've gotten some helpful and encouraging tips from fellow members. You might also wish to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075134/

Discussion: Seeking advice for eating challenges

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

suzannekay; I hope it's okay to respond to your comment? Is there a way to treat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340482/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 1:42pm

Kimi, What I found works for me; hot water mouth rinse, swallow hot water and hack...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263208/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 8:03am

I have not had the scar tissue removal sugery. However I do have swallow and restricted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757494/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

I too had the same problems however my oncologist had me on a strict pain management...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828917/

Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Hi. I just finished 6 weeks of RT/CT and no taste is my big issue, on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211659/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 8:59pm

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