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Hello @knb2010 and welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. Speaking as a patient, I...

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Discussion: Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma Right Parotid + Accessory Parotid Gland

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Hi Colleen, Thank you for the welcome. I finished treatment in February of 2023. I still...

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Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

A year ago , I completed radiation treatments for cancer at the base of my tongue....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Hi @cris2 That is about normal two to four weeks out. Swallowing requires the use of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I lost my taste buds for approximately 11 months but I gained them back in percentages....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026343/

Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I had radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer. I completely lost my voice, had much phlegm...

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Discussion: Excess phlegm after oral cancer surgery: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

I wish you the best and I hope your procedure is 100% effective. I am seven...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010830/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2024

I just would like someone to take me seriously.how do I do that.i have hpv 16.a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

Hi Karl, I'm tagging @msherfinski to make sure that he sees your question about how he...

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Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

William, Thanks for your comments and advice. Today marks 2 weeks since my last radiation treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975728/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I finished 28 radiation treatments for vocal cord cancer. About the middle of the second week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938139/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

lilyann here. i too have been referred to emory voice after my 2 thyroid surgeries. thing...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Another surgery? I feel so bad for you that you had to be chopped up again....

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I'm sorry to read all your ongoing problems. My God what a nightmare. I will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845560/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Mine was mandible, I lost 10 teeth. After a prosthetic was in, my issue was with...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Hello, I am a medullary thyroid carcinoma patient...metastasis to lymph nodes and lungs. I have had...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

That seems about right as treatment goes, assuming surgery to remove said lump is included. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766936/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

Hi! Thank you for your empathy. My mom is not capable of fully understanding this new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766057/

Discussion: Just starting out on this journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Did the surgery impact your speech and swallowing?

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Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Welcome @hei. I can understand that this is difficult and that you want your father to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737860/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022