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My doctors appointment is on Tuesday Dec. 27 and he is in the same office with...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Dec 21, 2016

@pat80 I appreciate your anxiety but as an individual that went thru 35 radiation treatments and...

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

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Posted: Nov 10, 2025

@dragonfire I am so sorry you are going through this. It's HELL! And, I am just...

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

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Posted: Nov 8, 2025

After I finished my 30 rounds of radiation I hit my rock bottom about 2-3 weeks...

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Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

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Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Thank you. I will start with saying that the end result, in my case, negated any...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Hello @ dc56 I agree, it’s unfortunate that we had to learn the hard way about...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Mar 26, 2023

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

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

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Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I was diagnosed with SCC T3,N0 9 years ago but originating in my ear. One of...

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Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

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Posted: Oct 18, 2021

I had 35 radiation and 6 cisplatin sessions and while the pain and burning was bad,...

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Discussion: Continued vomiting after treatment has ended: Is this normal?

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Posted: Dec 13, 2025

I did get my sense of taste back. I would say it was at about 50%...

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Discussion: My life in remission

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Posted: Jan 27, 2025

I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

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Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

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Posted: Aug 1, 2024

When they can start radiation is a question for your doctor. I wish you well. Radiation...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

That makes a lot of sense. It's never been explained to me that way, but a...

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

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Posted: Jan 27, 2022

@jchurchill5017 I have had metastatic SCC but skin origin for 13 years. In 2020 I had...

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

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Posted: Nov 10, 2025

Radiation normally keeps working 2-3 weeks AFTER your last round. So you are at about peak...

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Discussion: 4 weeks after 6 chemo/35 radiation still lot throat pain

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Posted: Nov 2, 2025

Part 3 Week 4 Only 4 radiation treatments (off for Christmas) 1 cisplatin chemotherapy treatment (30);...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

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Posted: Jan 14, 2025

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

Hello @susankeel316 Perplexing statement you used to join our group. Seven years. I think many of...

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Discussion: Why can't I recover? Can't swallow, smell or taste

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Posted: Sep 6, 2025

Just so you are aware, after the course of radiation treatments is done, you can expect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017353/

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

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Posted: Feb 17, 2024

I finished in July 2023 as well like Chris. I could hardly eat anything after my...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

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Posted: Dec 6, 2024

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