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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

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

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 3:41pm

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 8:55pm

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

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

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 11:15am

@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 12:56pm

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

I have just finished radiation for pharyngeal cancer and have no voice or taste. Every time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148237/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27 12:41pm

Thanks all of you for sharing. My husband is 12 weeks post radiation and chemo. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910190/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I went nearly a year without being able to swallow food and barely swallowed water. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104031/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 4:45am

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I hope I have as good an outcome as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824836/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

cris2 No my throat did not hurt after chemo and radiation. I was able to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062772/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5 3:46pm

I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757089/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

@chanderson, I’d like to add my welcome along with @jimthomasintl and @sepdvm. What helps you with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785968/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

I will have this surgery Oct 27th. How are you doing? What complications did you have?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757090/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I have some questions... After 2 years... Do you have speech and swallow problem? Could you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911626/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

It's only been about 3 days since I had my feeding tube removed. On soft food...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176498/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

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