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Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue and Neck March 2023....

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

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Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I am not a doctor but this was my experience. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034503/

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

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Posted: Mar 16, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898554/

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

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Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Hi Adrianne, My bf has head and neck squamous cell carcinoma hpv 16. He got genital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633461/

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

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Posted: Sep 7, 2021

Thank you for replying Sue..After my throat and neck surgery on 12/2021 a nose feeding tube...

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Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

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Posted: Mar 21 9:56am

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

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Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

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Posted: Jun 25, 2024

@bupster first; remember that everyone is different and treatments affect everyone differently. As for me, I...

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Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

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Posted: May 4 10:55am

@SRM....how did things work out for you? It's been more than 2 years since your post....

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

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Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Hi hnc67, When the doctors give you a time frame on recovery, you should ask them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719668/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

I vote for Proton all the way. Hang in there as things will get better! The...

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Discussion: Proton vs Photon Radiation Is there much difference?

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Posted: Jun 8 10:47am

Hi Andy, I am all too familiar with breathing and swallowing causing pain, and myriad other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085664/

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

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Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Hi everyone. I know I'm late coming to this discussion but I did have a feeding...

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Discussion: Feeding tube falls out.

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Posted: May 19, 2020

Bruce, Excellent description of your diagnosis. I just went through this exactly. (April 13, 2023) I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939811/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hi, I have been post H&N cancer treatment for 6 1/2 years and the journey has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912564/

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

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Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Hi Badfish, I had this procedure about 14 months ago. I think the answer to your...

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Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

@mtborz You need to talk with your doctor about getting a feeding tube for your husband....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174553/

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

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Posted: Nov 6, 2020

I'm from Pittsburgh PA and the doctors I've dealt with are some of the best in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362255/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

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Posted: Aug 2 2:09pm

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

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Posted: Jul 31, 2024

I am very interested in Dr. Hinni. I have painful lichen planus and two biospies have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111874/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Jan 6, 2017

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?

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Posted: Dec 17, 2024

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