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Hi @davehutsell. You just happened to catch me browsing mid-day. Too much saliva would make a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

I can feel myself turning a frightening corner--toward a negative outlook for the future. Feels like...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

I had the same issues .. not much anymore but , my naturopath doctor for cancer...

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Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

Not much tastes good when you are on chemotherapy. One soup that seemed easily digestible because...

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Discussion: What foods worked best during chemo & radiation for throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 3:23pm

Hi @pat80 Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds (7...

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Discussion: Blisters in mouth & lips - treatment suggestions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

Hi @bebard10, I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy...

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Discussion: 4 weeks after 6 chemo/35 radiation still lot throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

I agree with everyone that it takes time to be comfortable with your caloric intake before...

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Discussion: How do I know when I can get off my feeding tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2025

It’s something that worked well for me. It’s a powder that you mix and drink. It’s...

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Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2025

Replying to ebautista. I am 72 years old. Heading into week 7 of external beam radiation...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

I remembered one more very important thing. alkaline water with a high PH (7.5-9.5) tastes and...

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Discussion: Worried about my husband who had throat cancer: How to support him?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

Boost with 360 calories (rich chocolate) has all the nutrients you need. According to my surgeon...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Bill, It is a grind isn't it. But every time I say that i'm thankful to...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I have HPV16 tongue cancer. I was diagnosed in September 2022. I finally had a biopsy...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

I had 35 rounds of radiation. 5 days a week for 7 weeks. ( plus 3...

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Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

I finally got the Ensure Max 30, and like you said, it isn't bad tasting..and does...

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Discussion: Nutrition and Cancer: Getting protein in my diet

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

Thank you for asking. He just had his 2nd CT scan and he is still in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243410/

Discussion: Nutrition and Cancer: Getting protein in my diet

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

@kamrin I didn't have Chemo, but I did have surgery. My ENT operated on me and...

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Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

@hrhwilliam Thank you for the great explanation. It helps very much to hear from people like...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2025

My father has dysphagia, which was caused by neck radiation 30 years ago. I guess it's...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

Ensure tastes better than the Kate Farms but for me Ensure had too much sugar so...

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Discussion: How do I know when I can get off my feeding tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2025

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