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I would also like to have suggestions on soft foods and smoothies. I have sjogrens and...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

What a series of terrifying experiences. So glad they found and were able to correct the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/685011/

Discussion: Bleeding Lingual Artery Aneurysm = Changes, like liquid diet and more

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/member/00-14a5e6bbf21b62b5164489/ I do not like Almond or soy milks but love tofu in my soups or...

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Discussion: Nutrition and Cancer: Getting protein in my diet

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

Thank you very much for your input. Is interesting how no one has mentioned the need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174551/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2020

Thank you for the tips Loli!! I'd haveto go out and purchase a juicer and all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/307715/

Discussion: Laryngeal cancer (recurrence)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2020

Hi, Wishing you well. Sound like you are on a fast tract. The mucus in you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314376/

Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2020

Hello @joemae1 You need more information from your medical team but I can reassure you that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174530/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

I did some research on the bumper vs. balloon feeding tube and I now think that...

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Discussion: Feeding tube falls out.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2019

Very interesting and useful thread there! Thanks @alpaca aka Maureen :-) In my wife's case she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196550/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2018

The toughest adjustment for me with no saliva glands has been swallowing food . As my...

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Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2016

Thanks very much Sue. Your kind words are very much appreciated. The pain in throat/swallowing has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213217/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:27am

He hasn't swallowed food yet. Still using peg tube. Swallowing water is still a struggle and...

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Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 5:44pm

I’m heading home now. Got out yesterday a day early. Practice swallowing exercises before during and...

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Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Just like you I had a diagnosis of HPV-16 SCC in The base of my tongue....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 7:37pm

I finished 7 weeks of proton therapy and Cisplatin chemo last September. I had my 3rd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104518/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Welcome to the group that nobody ever wants to join. Lots of great folks on here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194744/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

Nasopharyngeal and lymph node Mets. 20 yrs out from radiation/chemo. Now at 68 yrs old battling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185604/

Discussion: What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Hi ljones98280. I'm not sure anyone will be able to communicate a probability of recurrence. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184747/

Discussion: What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

What kind of treatments did you have? I had scc of nasal mucosa. It ate part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183020/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

Sorry to read about everyones swallowing issues health problems. My wife had a radical neck dissection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179113/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024