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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 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

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

@harleytiger, My facial hair under my jaw never did go back but I also had Cisplatin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414778/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2025

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

Oh wow...I don't think I even knew that. I had a total thyroidectomy and did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185749/

Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 20, 2018

Thank you i just met with msk in new york which is near where i live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995752/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Hi @hnc67, I'm hope that @nbkod7b @alpaca may be able to offer some tips about dealing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753755/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Hi @sully19 Welcome to our head and neck group. No experience with cisplatin but I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342536/

Discussion: Radiation & cisplatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

I had surgery for minor Salivary gland cancer a year and a half ago. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328274/

Discussion: Teeth cracking and chipping

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

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