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sylviapf, thank you for responding. The oncology said my husband thoat cancer is curable since it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111837/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2016

I'm 6+ yr survivor of extensively treated Stage 4 squamous cell esophageal carcinoma. I have extensive...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 9:28am

My insurance denied this, but we have an appeal. I hope this works, my lymphedema in...

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Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20 4:28pm

Thank you; we have an appointment with our ENT on Wednesday; we’ll ask him about that...

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Discussion: Chronic ear pain and stuffy nose after throat cancer treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Our oncologist told us that the cisplatin would/could make the radiation more effective due to the...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I have had 2 chemo treatments and will not start any radiation until after a 3rd...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

Hello Julie .. my throat radiation of 10 years past was 100% effective in killing my...

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Discussion: Late effect stage 4 tonsil & tongue cancer 18 years ago

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 8:06pm

hi william, lilyann here. would the proton radiation work on enlarged lymph nodes. the pet scan...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 2:52pm

I had no choice on the feeding tube - I had to have the feeding tube...

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Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Oh my. I’m getting ready to begin the proton radiation and they didn’t explain the neck...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I just finished radiation and chemo. I used CeraVe during and Aquaphor after. Right after I...

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Discussion: Dry skin after chemo and radiation treatments: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

The first 6 months were the worst regarding pain and adapting to the feeding tube. Unable...

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Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2022

Elizabeth, What you need to do, is to find a doctor that you trust. We share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111873/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Hi all. I've just been diagnosed with stage three tosil cancer on Feb 22nd. 63 year...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

they want to see if it traveled anywhere. oh yes the lovely ENT that's going to...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

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?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

I had the same surgery performed on 11/2024. Right tonsillectomy and 42 lymph nodes removed. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199742/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

I had a second reoccurrence for tongue cancer and began 35 radiation sessions. Eight months after...

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Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

I could not determine that the congestion in my throat was caused by post-nasal-drip, but it...

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Discussion: Anyone dealt with cough after head and neck cancer treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

It makes sense that the issue would be worse if they went in again. The surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757587/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

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