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So sorry, @judy49 for what you and your husband are going through. My cousin had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768217/

Discussion: Husband fighting neck cancer, depressed and gloomy

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

I had the surgery after the radiation. It might be better to have the surgery first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777433/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Thank you your post. I have just finished treatment for state 3A HypoPharnyxgeal cancer. 2 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830710/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

Before my treatments started during the education that my awesome Radiation Oncologist giving me he told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176845/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2018

Maple syrup is very expensive here! Yes, it is important to keep the weight up for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176495/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2017

Hi, I was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma of the Larynx in 2019. I had treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863329/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

This is a recap of prep for and the first day of Chemo & Radiation. 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897728/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

I had lingual tonsil cancer 2006 with chemo and radiation treatment. all went well until two...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Hi Sandralea58, My story is similar to your husbands. I am 90 days post treatment and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868102/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

Hi Blulady, Does your husband have any residual eating issues or complete loss of appetite? My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853376/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer surgery. Was on a feeding tube for 6 mo. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785451/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

Thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate it. My ENT thinks it’s time for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848253/

Discussion: Trach stoma not closing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

so sorry to hear about this and so glad you have finally reached a stage of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849271/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

This is a good idea to know other cancer patients in this category. I am 70...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843496/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

Hello, I know the struggle well! I find that nearly hot water first thing in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952878/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

Here’s some insights into how I’ve managed both Dry mouth and Burning mouth… the first, …...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824860/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

I have been cancer free since 2014 .. and what you all said about swallowing getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791612/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

@srm, what youre going through sounds horrible. Did you also have surgery? Im 2 years post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642258/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

Hi @fwpoole The one thing that was hard for me to learn is that everyone is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650027/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

Hi Colleen. I'm doing okay with the swallowing,. Liquids are much easier but solids are still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/307720/

Discussion: Laryngeal cancer (recurrence)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

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