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Yes I was 10 years cancer free went to cancer treatment center of America. Difficult in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791201/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

My SCC was ear, not throat, but I met several patients with oral, throat, and salivary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748586/

Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Hi. My Doctor did tell me it might take a few weeks after radiation to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704318/

Discussion: 3 weeks Laryngitis or Hoarse voice: Late side effect of radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2022

My condition is not nearly as serious as yours, but I'd say you're right in thinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675556/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

@sagar40 I’m glad that you’re doing some research for your mom. All of you are having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646184/

Discussion: Radiation therapy benefits after negative Biopsy and zero cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

It is March 10, 2019. My sore throat has returned with a vengeance. I am again...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241081/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2019

@fcleaner1 You can see my husband's story above posted in May of 2018. He would not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185766/

Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Today I will undergo the 17th radiation treatment on my squamous cell carcinoma and initial signs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218537/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

Hi @fxdwing, I’m so sorry to hear about your current health concerns. I was treated for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218102/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2018

Hello @gaybinator, I attempted yesterday to respond back to your comment. Got half way through it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185746/

Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 22, 2018

Hi @merryinman0811 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your message to the Head & Neck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174392/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2017

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211586/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 6:46pm

Hear you .. it is sad that others perceived us as 'normal' - not knowing and/or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191060/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

I go back over 20 years when treated and at that point nobody spoke about swallowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180322/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

Hi Steve .. my swallowing and speech (dysphagia and dysarthria) & also with severe neck fibrosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180296/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

It is amazing to see that other cancer patients have same symptoms. I am still getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174639/

Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

good morning caffinated1, lilyann here. they wanted to radiate me too, but, the radiologist said i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161991/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Hello @rheaskinner. I recently joined the Head and Neck Cancer group. I posted questions about long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161481/

Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Thanks for the welcome Colleen. I was diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160353/

Discussion: Chills and Extreme Fatigue After Cancer Treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024