Head & Neck Cancer Support Group | Page 3

@jonesja My journey was very similar to (jonesja). HPV tongue & lymph nodes, had surgery in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523348/

Discussion: Navigating my way through throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 2:19pm

I’ve had 25 rounds of radiation and I’m about 7 months out. My lower jaw is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559575/

Discussion: Anyone had lower jaw discomfort after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I also had Squamous cell carcinoma in my neck and base of tongue. 8+ hour surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537250/

Discussion: Liver metastasis after oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 11:18am

@harleytiger In fact, some problems started after 20 years post radiation! I'm sorry you're feeling the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543698/

Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI/concussion?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 11:51pm

@ponygirlnd @mojo244 Just today I took the time to read old posts from the three of...

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Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI/concussion?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 1:33am

Thrilled that my husband’s small palate surgery went well, with so far no radiation/chemo needed. Will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550129/

Discussion: Today I'm grateful for... (add yours below)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 6:55am

@atherton Thank you very much for the information. I had tonsil cancer in 2003 and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1561478/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 5 hours ago

@gregfrost No I dont. I know I was there 30 times and had chemo Cysplatin 6...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 6:46pm

Woodsyl1, Please do not drink sodas. Your teeth have been damaged by the radiation and sodas,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517052/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 9:11am

@roblem My chest tightness is as a result of lymphedema and radiation fibrosis. Self massage helps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551391/

Discussion: My treatment journey with tongue cancer: And yours?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 4:14pm

Hello @toleolu and welcome to Connect head and neck. So sorry you need to be here....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531186/

Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 8:13am

thank you for the welcome. I also had ZERO experience with Mucinous Endenocarcinoma UNTIL i was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525394/

Discussion: Anyone have mucinous adenocarcinoma of the tongue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 1:18pm

You will get through this! I’m into my 4th month post radiation (33) & surgery for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543848/

Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 8:32am

Types of Radiation & Retention: External Beam Radiation Therapy: The machine sends beams through your body;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485329/

Discussion: Severe long term side effects from head and neck radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 8:34am

@jaybb1 Maybe ask you OT about red light therapy. Neither one of my OTs knew anything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1560815/

Discussion: My treatment journey with tongue cancer: And yours?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

@trustinhim, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Oral cancer: proton vs photon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322549/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon Radiation Is there much difference?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2025

Hi Susan yes I am almost 21 months post radiation amd chemo for base of tongue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1557418/

Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

@tractormike Hello and welcome to the head and neck cancer group. Some people join out of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1547397/

Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 3:05pm

Hi lilyann@lilyann, I also have that constant choking type feeling which is probably lymphedema and or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1553757/

Discussion: blood blisters on tongue, left side

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 18 3:38pm

@josk how much radiation did you have?did you heal ok?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537120/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:58am