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Thank you Mary. Yes, I've been enjoying chocolate malts. Im anxious to get back to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/307718/

Discussion: Laryngeal cancer (recurrence)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2020

I was diagnosed with cricoid chondrosarcoma in 2013, so my situation may not be the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/307667/

Discussion: Laryngeal cancer (recurrence)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

Hello, @msherfinski. Early days for you as you learn to eat again. I'm sure your dietitian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176499/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

My problem is that I do have some difficulty swallowing at times but the biggest problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241104/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2020

Head And Neck Cancer survivor here. Interested in getting more information on therapy for dilating the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241103/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2020

My trach also did not close. Getting soap and water from the shower was really the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848239/

Discussion: Trach stoma not closing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

When you say partial what do you mean? I lost on one side all of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984796/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Swallowing requires the use of roughly fifty separate muscles and the communication and reflex between all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067436/

Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13 7:01pm

Biotene line of products for dry mouth. Spray is effective for me, especially epiglottis/swallowing. Xylimelts also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077637/

Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 30 8:16am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997525/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:26am

I seem to be recovering well. The swelling in my face is receding, the leg is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267387/

Discussion: Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jun 30, 2019

Hi Sue Thanks for your feedback - and yes, my doctor is aware of my severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060713/

Discussion: Nerve damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 2 8:32am

Pain has definitely increased and more trouble swallowing day 4-5. 2 tramadol every 4 hours. Barely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105930/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 9:39am

Hello @robolobo. What are your symptoms? Do you have trouble swallowing, pain or changes in speech?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113060/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 6:13am

I also have fibrosis affecting my carotid arteries and swallowing. I have regular NIVA ultrasound studies....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113093/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 7:33am

I’ve been fighting that for nearly 8 years. Speech therapy was a waste of time and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128431/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 5:16am

My husband had a J tube implanted after esophagus surgery in March 2022. Due to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706506/

Discussion: Feeding tube falls out.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

I went to ctca in zion Illinois.. I still have my voice box no disfigurement I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802645/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

Greetings Sue: Yes I am quite anxious but I am trying to get as much knowledge...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839376/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

@hrhwilliam - I’m no stranger to cancer “cure” side effects, this is my second cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683444/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

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