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

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

It really depends on so many variables such as what type of surgery they are offering,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067926/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

Hi.. If it were me (I was 55) no, I would not…when I had surgery and...

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

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Posted: Jan 25 9:33pm

I had SCC at the base of my tongue, and I'm a few lymph nodes 3...

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

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Posted: Dec 4, 2023

@karenjf- Good morning. I had the same reaction as you did and wrote to my Radiologist...

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

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Posted: Jun 10, 2019

I started feeling gradually better after about three weeks post radiation completion. But then kind of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Hi srm my mom is also in same spot having pain after radiation it’s been 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937210/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Just got new results from MRI and PET scan no cancer is showing up anywhere. Does...

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

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Posted: Feb 19, 2023

If I had the surgery it would be at UCHEALTH, a very large facility, with a...

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Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2022

Good to hear. I'm currently on Keytruda for some lung spots after radiation and chemo for...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Hello, My friend after a year has gone by after radiation and chemo for tongue cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948918/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

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Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I have not, but I keep having reoccurring mucus, sore throat and earache. I’m 9 weeks...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Thanks it’s the side of the tongue in the back. They are talking about doing laser...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

I don't find part 2 posted under your name in discussions. I had 35 weeks of...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 9:00am

One thing I am finding out is this big de-escalation cancer treatments especially with radiation coming...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123594/

Discussion: Standard Procedure for Stage 1 OPSCC P16+?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

I just finished 30 rounds of Proton radiation to neck and throat six weeks ago. Last...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

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Posted: Aug 31, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV tonsil cancer 6 years ago. I had surgery, 33 throat radiations...

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

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Posted: Jul 21, 2021

I am a 3+ year survivor of Stage IV ESCC. I am totally non-PO due to...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

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Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Hello! First of all, excuse me for the grammar. I just wrote in Spanish and translate....

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Cancer of head and neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2022

I would say it took me about 4-6 months after radiation before my eating and drinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250103/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 8:32am