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Thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate it. My ENT thinks it’s time for...

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Discussion: Trach stoma not closing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

My trach also did not close. Getting soap and water from the shower was really the...

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Discussion: Trach stoma not closing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

This is a good idea to know other cancer patients in this category. I am 70...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

I had lingual tonsil cancer 2006 with chemo and radiation treatment. all went well until two...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

I am 16 months out from my treatments. For HPV16 I got 5 chemo treatments and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Thank you your post. I have just finished treatment for state 3A HypoPharnyxgeal cancer. 2 lymph...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

Here’s some insights into how I’ve managed both Dry mouth and Burning mouth… the first, …...

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Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

I have been cancer free since 2014 .. and what you all said about swallowing getting...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer surgery. Was on a feeding tube for 6 mo. After...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

I had the surgery after the radiation. It might be better to have the surgery first...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

So sorry, @judy49 for what you and your husband are going through. My cousin had a...

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Discussion: Husband fighting neck cancer, depressed and gloomy

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

I hope you are doing well, I had exactly the same treatment as you.. only many...

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Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

I would certainly discuss the adverse events associated with that laser surgery, and depending on that...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Hi @fwpoole The one thing that was hard for me to learn is that everyone is...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

@srm, what youre going through sounds horrible. Did you also have surgery? Im 2 years post...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

My problem is that I do have some difficulty swallowing at times but the biggest problem...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2020

Head And Neck Cancer survivor here. Interested in getting more information on therapy for dilating the...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2020

Hi Colleen. I'm doing okay with the swallowing,. Liquids are much easier but solids are still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/307720/

Discussion: Laryngeal cancer (recurrence)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

Thank you Mary. Yes, I've been enjoying chocolate malts. Im anxious to get back to the...

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Discussion: Laryngeal cancer (recurrence)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2020

Hello, @msherfinski. Early days for you as you learn to eat again. I'm sure your dietitian...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020