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My thyroid cancer was found in a lymph node that was removed during surgery from HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1407296/

Discussion: Please pray for me- Thyroid Cancer, too?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2025

Sounds like lymphedema, a reasonably common side effect from radiation. Since cancer cells often accumulate in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290280/

Discussion: After Effects of Radiation: Saggy skin under the chin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

Hi. My last radiation treatment was Dec. 20, 2024 After my first post radiation checkup everything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274024/

Discussion: Caretaker: Laryngectomy alternatives?

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Posted: Apr 4, 2025

Hi, I'm Ileana and my husband was diagnosed with HPV tonsil and tongue cancer. He had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174424/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Thrilled that my husband’s small palate surgery went well, with so far no radiation/chemo needed. Will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550129/

Discussion: Today I'm grateful for... (add yours below)

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Posted: Apr 14 6:55am

It calmed him down to be able to wear the radiation mask & be bolted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822623/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

@jc76 Wow, I never heard of this "Proton Radiation" How are you feeling are you cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480063/

Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 9:09pm

I don’t think any of us look quite the same after radiation, even years out.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290786/

Discussion: After Effects of Radiation: Saggy skin under the chin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

Thanks for your reply. I did not have chemotherapy but I did have proton radiation treatment.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174512/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2019

rrc185, I decided very quickly to have proton radiation therapy rather than photon radiation. The radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994495/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

From what I have read and what I experienced the peak of pain/symptoms was about 2-3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1488265/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 3:24pm

@gregdwhipple, this must be hard on your dad. You might wish to see the suggestions in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151488/

Discussion: HELP! Post Cancer Throat Pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

Hello, I start chemo/radiation on Tuesday the 25th for HPV -16 cancer at the base of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763523/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

They changed my MRI date...still waiting to hear...should be this week or 1st part of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232828/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 13, 2019

I’ve had larynx cancer tumour 4.5 c3.4 had traechea 7 rounds of chemo and 35 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037727/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Clean margins were the goal, but the depth of tumor growth in cochlea area was difficult....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285918/

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

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Posted: Apr 20, 2025

Hello @big123 and welcome. This certainly isn't something to have in your life plans at your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089104/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

@cskippy Proton radiation began around 2006. It was really expensive to built so very few centers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480170/

Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 6:25am

I went to San Diego for my treatment (Nasopharyngeal carcinoma) but live in Oregon. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943357/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Thank you for posting this. I am two years post treatment next week. Also an avid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282760/

Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

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