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For peace of mind get a second opinion. Radiation is brutal with short, long term and...

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Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

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Posted: Apr 29, 2023

My biopsy came back positive. This time on the bottom of the right lung. Dr is...

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

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Posted: Apr 8, 2023

My situation is similar to yours. I too had squamous cancer at the base of my...

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Discussion: Cancer Free After Radiation and Chemo DART 2.0 Trial

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Posted: Aug 22 8:21pm

Just FYI. I had cobalt radiation to my neck at age 4 for recurrent tonsillitis. At...

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Discussion: Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

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Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Thanks @SRM for the words of encouragement. At this point (2 weeks in) the stiffness is...

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

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Posted: Oct 31, 2021

@cris 2 It did not, but I don't think it's unusual. For me, the chemo's purpose...

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

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Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Thanks for that info. I feel the same way. No after radiation care offered .Not sure...

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Discussion: Fat grafting or Botox to relief pain & tightness after treatment?

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Posted: Jul 31 7:29pm

I am starting my 6th week of 7/35 proton radiation treatments and what looks like it...

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Discussion: Issues with leaving home for Proton radiation -base of tongue HPV-16

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Posted: Aug 25 4:17pm

My diagnosis was T3 - N0 - M0 one dr believed I was more a T4...

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Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

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Posted: Oct 17, 2021

Cedar Sinai, excellent. Photon radiation to the neck and lower jaw managed to blow the hair...

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Discussion: Recurring squamous cell cancer

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Posted: Mar 14 8:08am

Thank you again, that helps clarify what might be next. Hoping all works out for you,...

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

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Posted: Oct 7, 2024

I would say it took about 4-5?months after radiation before my eating and drinking was nearly...

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Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

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Posted: Jun 2, 2024

No I did not have surgery. My original ENT was going to remove tonsils and at...

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

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Posted: Jun 15, 2022

Hello Mojo how did you manage the side effects and what......how long did you have them....

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with a throat cancer

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Posted: Jun 27 9:10am

At this time the doctors want to just observe so no radiation. Pathology was such that...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Thank you for you comments. Could you share what type of RLT device you used? Hubby...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

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Posted: Nov 8, 2022

@goodrn, I'd like to add my welcome along with the tips you got from @gaybinator and...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

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Posted: Apr 12, 2022

Thoat vocal cords started in April I think if I remember right 6weeks chemo and radiation....

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

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Posted: Nov 24, 2024

I have the same problem. I’ve been having difficulty swallowing any food. No saliva is a...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

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Posted: Jun 23, 2024

I'm in such a messed up boat. Had a stroke March 15th and during all its...

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Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

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Posted: Jul 28 11:16pm

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