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@woodsy1 Let the NavDx results be your guide. Mine still showed markers over the target level...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506191/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 8:00am

Hello @bupster and welcome to Connect. I had 7 weeks of radiation and a targeted therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294223/

Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2025

@colleenyoung : Pardon me if my answer is a little long as I don’t know what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490719/

Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

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Posted: Jan 26 12:10am

Shelly, It's not unusual for complications from radiation. Proton radiation eradicated the tumor sitting on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962352/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

You poor dear!! I know well the ravages of chemo but I’m not had radiation. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633821/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with mucositis?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2021

I had 30 rounds of radiation and finished July 2023. It was a struggle to eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349350/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

Hi there I have/had salivary duct cancer. I was treated in 2015 with surgery and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251760/

Discussion: What treatment options are available to reccurrence of H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2025

@woodsy1 You're tasting more than I did at 2 week post radiation. I'm 6 months and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517106/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 10:13am

I was diagnosed with two small tumors and a large tumor that was wrapped around my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061317/

Discussion: Cancer wrapped around carotid artery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Hello. It is hpv 16+, he had more test and check ups, since it was Xmas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986504/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

More importance has to be focused on the wake of damage done by the 'treatments' used....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921604/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

19 days post radiation, you might be at the bottom and just now starting recovery as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854468/

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

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Posted: May 4, 2023

Diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2024. Had 22 lympnodes removed and a glossectomy to rebuild my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348787/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

Hello @robolobo, that is an interesting description. Since I have had Tinnitus in both ears for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238887/

Discussion: A weird type of hearing loss?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

I had both Chemotherapy and Radiation 7wks intense stage 4 when diagnosed. Ears,Nose and Throat all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387930/

Discussion: Why can't I recover? Can't swallow, smell or taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2025

Yes I had exploding diarrhea during radiation and chemo. Also took Imodium. Just remember, it won't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099152/

Discussion: Diarrhea as radiation side effect?

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Posted: Jul 4, 2024

@johnbonani I had the same thing. I'm a week and a half out of 25 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402805/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

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Posted: Sep 27, 2025

Agreed 100%. Radiation is a very slow climb back to somewhat normal. And yes it does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011097/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

I have it in my tonsil and starting 7 weeks of radiation and chemotherapy also. Thank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864856/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

Welcome to the club no one wants to join. Tongue cancer....notice how everyone's face changes when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550459/

Discussion: My treatment journey with tongue cancer: And yours?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 1:03pm