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Never had radiation to the head, mine was to the lower abdomen, if it is for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224110/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2018

I was part of a clinical trial study for the mouth stent that was used during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439597/

Discussion: Dental treatment before rad denied by insurance

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

I had rare angiosarcoma 10 years ago in the skin on my cheek treated with surgical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835449/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

My husband was diagnosed on 1/6/23 with base of the tongue cancer with 2 lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799598/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Yes. 3 treatments of 30 radiation plus 1 chemo ( cisplatin). 3 days later I passed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259255/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

It was squamous cell carcinoma. HPV 16+. One of his big issues besides not being able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032951/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Hi Jersey, visited with my radiation oncologist and she is going to call my oral surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173999/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

I had seven cycles once per week of cisplatin for my chemo treatment simultaneously with 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767040/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

I have completed surgery and treatment for tonsil and throat cancer. Post surgery I had 33...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454653/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

Weeks after radiation and chemo for stage IV squamous cell carcinoma at the base of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338983/

Discussion: can someone help me with this? & how accurate is a PET Scan?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

PS, And do get your PCP to check out your thyroid! It wasn't until about 14...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094809/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Hi - I just started on this road today... needle biopsy shows maybe stage 1 cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181852/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2019

Some generic guidelines below for IMRT radiation treatments along with the acute and long term consequences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527249/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 8:24am

In March 2025, I completed a similar chemo radiation treatment, cisplatin once every week for seven...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357897/

Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2025

I'm just a year and a half out from my radiation following tongue cancer surgery. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278874/

Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Hi Lilyann, Proton radiation works on killing cancer cells primarily and is very "pin-point" in its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222222/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2025

Wow, sorry to hear about your problems, I’m 87 and oncologist wanted to start radiation March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142841/

Discussion: Advised to do dental work before radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Great. And I see you posted a discussion which should get you some information in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032987/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

There is a very good chance all will be ok. I had tonsil cancer and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002650/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Hi Colleen, Yes, thank you for reaching out. Joe did checmo and radiation back in 2009/10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936484/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

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