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I don’t know if I’m fortunate or not but at 68 I do not need surgery...

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Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

My husband will start radiation and chemotherapy tomorrow for cancer that began at the base of...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Hi @june7 and welcome to our group. It sounds like you have things under control for...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 8:42pm

I have last cisplatin chemo tmrw. 8 radiation left. Body is pretty worn down but i...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2016

Sorry for your condition . . . I received Cyberknife radiation treatment for prostate cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987443/

Discussion: nerve pain post radiation therapy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

Thanks for asking. He has post surgery issues Dysphagia, cannot sleep due to having no cpap,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with meds. Did you have surgery or did your throat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789225/

Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Unfortunately my treatment starts in 12 days so can’t go for therapy. Swallow and speech doctor...

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Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

Dear @henrytimmins, I suffered from esophageal (Pyriform Sinus) cancer and proceeded with the 33 radiation treatments....

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2021

Hi Sue I nasopharyngeal cancer - stage 4 - in 2006. I was on feeding tube...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 11:14am

My condition is not nearly as serious as yours, but I'd say you're right in thinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675556/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

My husband received very high dosages of radiation (5 days/week for 6 weeks) for base of...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2018

Lo siento para las dificiles de su padre. Where is your father's cancer located? If it...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects causing my father to want to stop treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

I feel this HARD! my husband is going through Larynx cancer healing from Radiation and I...

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Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

I have surgery next Thursday to remove the residual primary and to do a lymph node...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I too have undergone radiation in my neck and chemo for squamous cell carcinoma. It has...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 11:37am

Hi Dave. Just joined the group and enjoy your posts. I was diagnosed earlier this month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001258/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 1:56pm

@madeler22, I thought I would check in with you. I hope you saw the responses from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683969/

Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2022

Good for you. Keep in mind that inoperable doesn't mean untreatable. Radiation and chemo are often...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907299/

Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I had Adenoid Cystic carcinoma in the right salivary gland. I had the stage 4 tumor...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

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