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I was diagnosed in 2021 with nasalpharangeal cancer and in 2024 with tongue cancer. I had...

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

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Posted: May 27 6:44pm

I was treated at Mayo 4 years ago for SCC on the base of my tongue...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

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Posted: Feb 18 9:36am

My husband is going through proton radiation treatment now. Before he agreed to proton radiation on...

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

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Posted: Dec 25, 2024

Thank you for the information. My best friend is starting radiation soon. They told him it...

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

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Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I’m 6 years out from radiation and have been hit hard. Necrosis of the tongue, osteonecrosis,...

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

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Posted: May 15, 2023

Thank you for your prayers and support! The doctors need to remove the other tonsil to...

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

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Posted: Nov 11, 2023

You are very fortunate to be at such a great cancer center. Hoping you can avoid...

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

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Posted: Jun 22, 2024

My husband is 17 months post radiation and still suffering from radiation damage to his throat....

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

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Posted: Oct 6, 2024

So sorry to hear of your recurrence. Good news that it was surgically removed, and is...

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

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Posted: Dec 9, 2018

@susiep303 Did you have photon radiation or proton? Yes having Mayo Clinic is a great advantage...

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

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Posted: Jan 29 6:54am

Hi newtoungecancer I experienced a selective neck dissection and radiation therapy in December 2022. You had...

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Discussion: Lymph node dissection

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Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Hello @abes1068. I had 70 gy 12 years ago for initial ear canal SCC. successful at...

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Discussion: De-escalated Radiotherapy: Anyone undergone lower level RT?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2024

@ijones98280, I found this information: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/radiation-therapy#:~:text=When%20the%20damaged%20cells%20die,months%20after%20radiation%20therapy%20ends. "Radiation therapy kills cancer cells or slows their growth by...

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Discussion: How long does radiation impact the tumor after treatment?

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Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Radiation and chemo for throat cancer

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

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Posted: May 4, 2023

It was temporary. Once his mouth healed, about 3 months after completing radiation, he no longer...

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Discussion: Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma

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Posted: Oct 8, 2022

I identify with all your points the tubes and seeing double or triple. I so hated...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Jan 7, 2017

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will pray for your decisions and successful...

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

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Posted: Sep 16, 2022

@kmlnj When you heard your doctor say proton is used for extremely precise radiation that should...

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

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Posted: Jan 29 6:49am

I had H&N radiation and chemo that ended in 2012. During and for the first year...

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Discussion: Phantom Smell

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Posted: Oct 20, 2018

Hello @ponygirlnd. I had radiation to my ear area directed to focus where the facial nerve...

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

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Posted: Mar 26 8:31am