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

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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...

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Discussion: Diarrhea as radiation side effect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

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

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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...

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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...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 1:03pm

Hi! I have a family member who recently had an area of squamous cell carcinoma removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958603/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Hi- I’ve been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity which is impacting my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434193/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

Hi @missy78 Four things during my cancer journey that helped me keep track of everything from...

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Discussion: Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 12:51pm

Sounds like this worked extremely well for you. I see you did the electroaccupuncture in 2015,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346620/

Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

I'm doing good. Yes, I had chemo(Cisplatin 7 times and simultaneous radiation 38 times ending in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307162/

Discussion: Mouth Cancer: Dealing with pain, osteonecrosis and trismus.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2025

Hang in there. It isn’t easy. And you may continue downhill for a week or two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242548/

Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

I had 3/4 of my tongue removed, double neck dissection, then 6 weeks of radiation and...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I think the toxic effects can be minimized from reading numerous trials and studies on HPV...

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Discussion: How to fight cisplatin side effects like nausea & fatigue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 6:13pm

People following this discussion may also be interested in tips and experiences shared in these related...

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Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

Also, I am sure depending on what type of radiation you had photon, or proton will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332087/

Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2025

I haven't had proton radiation but just the usual IMRT. There are certainly side effects, some...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2017

I was diagnosed with the same cancer on my right tonsil in May. I was told...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

I too just wanted it gone ASAP so I opted for the surgery. I feel my...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Sorry I have been MIA for so long. We have been waiting for the results from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1562080/

Discussion: Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I have had my throat stretched many times, but I do not have an esophageal problem....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

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