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I had a stage 4 throat cancer about 7 years ago. I had several dozen radiation...

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Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

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Posted: Jul 27, 2025

Hello again @bri3sd He is three months out now so I would expect this would get...

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

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Posted: Feb 2, 2025

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

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

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hello Jody, how are you doing now ? are you eating & swallowing? I do the...

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Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

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Posted: Dec 30, 2025

@jkhagen1 I appreciate your response so much. Yes, trying to be hopeful for an impatient person...

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

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Posted: Nov 10, 2025

I had SCC at the base of my tongue, and I'm a few lymph nodes 3...

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

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Posted: Dec 4, 2023

Hi there, My last radiation treatment was I believe December 23,2014. I had a feeding tube...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925859/

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

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Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Hi, had TORS on 13 June for HPV left tonsil and left neck lymph node. Mayo...

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Thank you so much for connecting with me and providing what sounds like some good advice....

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Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

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Posted: Mar 11, 2023

hi pegimac, i truly feel for you. i understand your negativity. i'm not doing any radiation...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

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Posted: Jan 3, 2023

Hi Phil, I have been relying on a PEG tube for nutrition and hydration for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526589/

Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

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Posted: Mar 14 9:02am

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. The Good...

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Discussion: Navigating my way through throat cancer

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Posted: Mar 9 1:17pm

I am so sorry. So very very sorry for what your husband and you are going...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023

My problem is not related to my tongue cancer. This is relating to problems my son,...

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

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Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I vote for Proton all the way. Yes people travel a long way for it. I...

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Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

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Posted: Mar 18 8:45am

Of course go to the Mayo Clinic for another opinion. They are one of the top...

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

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Posted: Jun 11, 2023

The recovery takes longer than you may think. Some issues never recover so we just learn...

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

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Hi @roblem, Your situation resembles what I have been going through since radiation and cancer treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454668/

Discussion: Anyone have Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexus Neuropathy?

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Posted: Dec 6, 2025

So as for me I continued with my pain management regimen for a few months post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371768/

Discussion: Three months post treatment with Ongoing Mouth Pain

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Posted: Aug 16, 2025

I was diagnosed with same cancer on the base of my tongue as well as in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191409/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

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Posted: Dec 16, 2024