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Good morning, so sorry for your diagnosis. I have HPV16. It was on the back of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832268/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

hello everyone, i am into my 3rd week past surgery. i'm still in pain and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814193/

Discussion: Neck Dissection Lymph Node Removal/Sampling - Yes or No?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

I had a squamous cell cancer of the tonsil in 1995. I had chemo and 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805925/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

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

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

A little bit—that and painful swallowing are going away.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238954/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 9:11am

Coachlowe, For the teeth grinding I would definitely get a mouth guard to wear when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239308/

Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 2:59pm

Hello @vickimartin , I was 34 when I had acinic cell carcinoma, R. parotidectomy. The margins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270251/

Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer in a minor gland?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 2:10pm

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

Initially his radiologist only gave him maalox and lidacaine to swish and gargle. Even though we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228014/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 6:49pm

I had nasopharyngeal cancer (cancer at back of nose) treatment in 2006, and diagnosed with dysphagia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084319/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

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