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I went through 41 days of this 19 years ago at the age of 49 for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356128/

Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

I vote for Proton all the way. It sounds like you are being positive and you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425149/

Discussion: Proton versus photon radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

I vote for De-Escalation and Proton Radiation all the way. The best way I can explain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379980/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

Hello Fred, From my experience and many posts on this forum it will take quite awhile...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348232/

Discussion: Tonsillectomy & neck lymph node removal at the sometime surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

Bruce, Excellent description of your diagnosis. I just went through this exactly. (April 13, 2023) I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939811/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hi, I have been post H&N cancer treatment for 6 1/2 years and the journey has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912564/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Hi hnc67, When the doctors give you a time frame on recovery, you should ask them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719668/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

I vote for Proton all the way. As I understand they both would give you radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485438/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 10:07am

@lizzyj58 Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414899/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2025

Hi Badfish, I had this procedure about 14 months ago. I think the answer to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953607/

Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

@mtborz You need to talk with your doctor about getting a feeding tube for your husband....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174553/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2020

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV +16....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371998/

Discussion: Hpv positive tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2025

I am very interested in Dr. Hinni. I have painful lichen planus and two biospies have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111874/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle as Dave remarked. In particular, if this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192129/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV +16...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115060/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

@justwow Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434293/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

I'm from Pittsburgh PA and the doctors I've dealt with are some of the best in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362255/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2025

Long hard story, my wife AND I went through total Larengectomy back in May 2025 ,all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471038/

Discussion: Fistula after total laryngectomy: What helped you?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Part 5: So we learned the pain medications. You were automatically given 2 Tylenol every 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897676/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

I can only tell you what my bf has experienced and what his symptoms have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632665/

Discussion: Struggling with shortness of breath and lump in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2021

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