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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

This is a very interesting discussion @56tburd. I was not aware of this issue with head...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279860/

Discussion: Head and Neck Cancer and the possible consequences.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/podcasts/newsfeed-post/proton-beam-therapy-offers-benefits-to-patients-with-breast-cancer/ Here is more about proton radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480727/

Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 3:46pm

@harleytiger, did u have both radiation chemo? When do the side effects kick in? I'm shit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455616/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

I am going to the Mayo on 10/17 for a initial consultation,I had my doctor here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757385/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

Did you get dentures I'm thinking about it had 30 rounds of radiation thinking of regular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355172/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

Meh. Getting used to the routine and the side effects. One day at a time! (5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222736/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

Hi Josk. thanks for that helpful advice. Am seeing my radiation oncologist and chemotherapy oncologist later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170248/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

First couple dozen rounds of radiation weren't an issue. Went to work as usual. Last handful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522804/

Discussion: Navigating my way through throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 8:15pm

@harleytiger Keep the faith and take it one day at a time. Believe me I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494961/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 12:10pm

I can’t really answer that question. Your oncologist would be best. Certainly Proton is far more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221743/

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

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2025

To anyone reading this please consider all of your options. I, because of my husband have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823765/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Hello @stoneypath I am sorry to read of your cancer journey, but am glad you found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181853/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2019

Memories! I lived on soup, coddled eggs, and avocado. I must say I started juicing after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176484/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2017

@juma, I think I would be asking the radiation oncologist for a referral to deal with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358569/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Hi @mpearce1959 Sorry it took so long to respond. I have no personal experience with sleep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256770/

Discussion: Radiation therapy and CPAP mask

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

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