Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 28

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Welcome, @rbitcher. I'm inviting other members who have experience with laryngeal cancer or similar head and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773041/

Discussion: Laryngeal Ca: After radiation, how many have laryngectomy & trach?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Hello @keith123 I am not aware of scar tissue removal but have heard of people having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241074/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

Depending on the severity, I had lymphedema of the neck post radiation, not face. I ignored...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202926/

Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 8:04am

It took me about 3-4 weeks after tor surgery to really be able to eat real...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033535/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

If it comes to radiation, beg for proton rather than photon as the damage and side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910268/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Hi @rockshopgirl Welcome to the Head and Neck group. No doubt the radiation has done damage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288637/

Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 7:03am

I’ve become so frustrated with my medical care. Suffering long term side effects after head and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918383/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Hello I’m Melinda I had laryngeal cancer Squamous cell - I’m 1 1/2 years in remission...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633878/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2021

After radiation I had to have a tracheotomy put in my throat ended up closing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601978/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2021

Not knowing how extensive your surgery was, I can share that most of my face has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112187/

Discussion: Libtayo (cemiplimab) treatment for SCC...any comments?

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

I really feel for everyone going through long-term effects. The hard part for me is no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281107/

Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 4:10pm

My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 tonsil cancer. He has metastasis to lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997353/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

cris2 No my throat did not hurt after chemo and radiation. I was able to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062772/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2024

I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757089/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

When I had radiation burns in my throat they gave me a mixture of maylox and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618013/

Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

My radiation oncologist prescribed a cream that contained silver to treat the burns I experienced in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224091/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

@ How about the after care. I live in VA. but would be willing to travel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111872/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

Hi @ponygirlnd and welcome to Connect and specifically the head and neck group. You pose an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266864/

Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 8:37pm

When they can start radiation is a question for your doctor. I wish you well. Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796909/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

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