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Hi Mark It’s been three years now and I still have issues. My wife actually ate...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Sandra, I’m sorry about your situation. I am 6 years out from my treatments. As I...

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Discussion: Husband shutting down emotionally

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Hello 🙂 I read all your stories & first of all wanted to thank you for...

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Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

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Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hey @rakga. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023 at 56 years old. Of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002863/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

First post after joining the forum today. I hope my experiences can be helpful. I am...

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Discussion: Has anyone gone through the 30gy DART therapy, what is recovery like?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 2:40pm

Hello . My case was very close to yours. I was diagnosed with SCC HPV 16+cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275524/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2025

In 2010 in had throat cancer of the pyriform sinus. I had 35 radiation and three...

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Discussion: Navigating my way through throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 1:12pm

Part 6 of 6 Left hospital and went to the grocery store to load up on...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

My 67 year old husband was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer in August, 2022. It...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

What joylondon said is mostly true in my case. An obturator aids in speaking and swallowing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985380/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080126/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Hi!… I have a somewhat similar experience though I was diagnosed with a different type Cancer…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816878/

Discussion: Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

Hello . I was diagnosed with SCC HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229491/

Discussion: Seeking Support: First Mayo Appointment for Husband's Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Here is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132063/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

@johnfinaz, wow! What an inspiring story you have. You give good advice about getting more than...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Hi @ltecato, I was concerned that there might be unknown negative consequences to self "compounding" pills...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 20, 2020

I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. I had TORS surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986707/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

You will get through this! I’m into my 4th month post radiation (33) & surgery for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543848/

Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 8:32am

@gregfrost had 35 rounds of radiation - and guess my radiation was pretty intense - to...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:07pm

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