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Posted: Nov 4 2:58pm

I started feeling gradually better after about three weeks post radiation completion. But then kind of...

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

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Posted: Mar 13 9:47am

Hi, My cancer diagnosis was cricoid chondrosarcoma. I was able to have tumor surgically removed, and...

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Discussion: What is the best option for stage 3 vocal cords (laryngeal) cancer?

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Posted: Oct 25, 2022

@karen- your radiation will be in a different place on your body. Don't forget, everyone is...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

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Posted: Jan 13, 2019

I don’t think I shaved, however, the radiation took care of that issue for me. Nearly...

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Discussion: When in treatment for head and neck cancer: Beard or no beard?

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Posted: Nov 2, 2023

@mytime62, I can imagine your hesitancy to want radiation again. Were you able to tell your...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma: How did this happen?

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Posted: Oct 21 2:04pm

Hello @jdj7045. This does sound like an aggressive cancer. Mine was also, starting in my ear...

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Discussion: SCC in tonsil/throat spreading: What should be next step?

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Posted: Oct 18 9:53am

Just FYI. I had cobalt radiation to my neck at age 4 for recurrent tonsillitis. At...

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Discussion: Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

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Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Thanks @SRM for the words of encouragement. At this point (2 weeks in) the stiffness is...

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Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

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Posted: Oct 31, 2021

Thanks it’s the side of the tongue in the back. They are talking about doing laser...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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Posted: Oct 10, 2022

I have not, but I keep having reoccurring mucus, sore throat and earache. I’m 9 weeks...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

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Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hello, My friend after a year has gone by after radiation and chemo for tongue cancer,...

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Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

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Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Good to hear. I'm currently on Keytruda for some lung spots after radiation and chemo for...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Posted: Nov 9, 2023

My husband had cancer in his cheek and 2 lymph nodes were cancerous and an additional...

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Discussion: Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment

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Posted: Dec 14, 2022

Thank you for your prompt, Becky. I have asked my doctors in Dec., after chemo and...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

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Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Thank you so very much for getting back to me I really felt lost and alone...

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Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

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Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Hi Jim, It is good to hear from you again. I had 40 radiation treatments five...

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Discussion: squamous cell in throat

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Posted: Dec 11, 2018

I just finished 30 rounds of Proton radiation to neck and throat six weeks ago. Last...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

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Posted: Aug 31, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV tonsil cancer 6 years ago. I had surgery, 33 throat radiations...

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

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Posted: Jul 21, 2021

One thing I am finding out is this big de-escalation cancer treatments especially with radiation coming...

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Discussion: Standard Procedure for Stage 1 OPSCC P16+?

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Posted: Aug 14 11:49am

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