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I don’t recall the specific type, but it was HPV related. He had 35 radiation treatments...

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

@evelin, I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing this last side effect of radiation for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137888/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

@josk, Princess Margaret Cancer Center/UHN in Toronto has a fabulous Palliative Care center and team. You...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

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Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Hello @josk Salonpas only work to block pain pathways so pain associated with the fibrosis could...

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Discussion: Nerve damage

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Posted: Apr 29, 2024

I had it and went through surgery Jan 23 and radiation feb-March. I have had 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002134/

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

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Posted: Jan 22, 2024

My husband just had a few radiation treatments so far and already can’t eat, he has...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

Are you having photon (X-ray) radiation? Or is 30 the total dosage? Reason I ask is...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

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Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Hello, I am considering having a complete laryngectomy as I am not able to eat or...

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Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

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Posted: Jan 1, 2024

My 77 year old husband was diagnosed with throat cancer a year ago in March. It’s...

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

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Posted: Dec 31, 2023

My sister, 68, had squamous cell carcinoma, stage 4 on the left side of her tongue....

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

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

@joy345, I wanted to check in on you and your husband. When will he start further...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

hi, I had surgery for tongue cancer in February 2022. I have been on a feeding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898449/

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

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Posted: Jul 19, 2023

It’s been a challenging week for us. Our car needs repair, the dryer broke, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888562/

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

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Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Hello bwparker. Proton beam therapy as you probably are aware has a very accurate beam and...

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Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

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Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Lori I am so sorry to hear of your cancer battle again. I know how painful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877543/

Discussion: Black Tongue

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Posted: Jun 13, 2023

Hello Thank you for your quick response. My husband is overseas in a Scottish cancer hospital....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875339/

Discussion: HPV tonsil, throat cancer spread to lymph node chains & clumped

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Posted: Jun 9, 2023

My radiation treatments were a little further up in the throat then the larynx. Treatments Monday-Friday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864956/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

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Posted: May 23, 2023

hello everyone, i was under the impression that all would be well after my surgery too,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855247/

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

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Posted: May 6, 2023

Hello @singlelady61 -- I'm sorry to hear that your cancer spread twice. Yes, we can relate....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851424/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

Have you had a consult with a speech therapist? I was given guidance and exercises to...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

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