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Hello @lbushek6881 and welcome to the Head and Neck group. There have been some past discussions...

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Discussion: Any experience with treatment for Esthesioneuroblastoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

Hi @prettyflower, in addition to the wonderful tips you got from @stephenrfleury, I'm tagging fellow members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011138/

Discussion: Caregiver spouse needs pre-radiation advice

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

Hi @ggg80206 I didn't get a chance to welcome you to our group. I see you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227970/

Discussion: Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 5:39pm

My husband is receiving treatment for mucosal melanoma in his right sinus cavity. He was referred...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209680/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 8:51am

I had scc stage 4 of the sinus cavity. 2018. It's been a rough road. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943125/

Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Hello @crboggs3 and @trte300. As our moderator has stated, this is a great place to be,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958142/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Hello @anonymous624 I can't give you medical advice here but a head and neck oncology surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123534/

Discussion: Head and Neck surgeon or plastic surgeon

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Posted: Aug 14, 2024

So interesting, thanks for sharing. December 28, 2021, I had adenoid cystic carcinoma in my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908934/

Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

My husband is being treated for a rare form of cancer: mucosal melanoma. This cancer appeared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207514/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 10:06am

I got prosthetic teeth for the lower left after my mandiblectomy. I did not have tongue...

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

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Sounds like everything I have gone through. Thank God for mayo. No one in my area...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978500/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Hello mikecarroll1937. It took me a good year to be able to talk again after radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147927/

Discussion: Anyone have difficulty with speech (forming words) after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

Has anyone recommended for him to go to physical therapy, from what I have read up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118109/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

I do hope your decision to bypass radiation therapy has worked out for you. Radiation therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169655/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

@jen75, I have written extensively about my experiences undergoing radiation for cancer of the Pyriform Sinus....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842931/

Discussion: How long after radiation did it take to get your voice back?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Hello @preyn. I am a 64-year-old-woman, diagnosed with Pyriform Sinus cancer in 2018. If you go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907365/

Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

William, glad to hear it has been years since having cancer. I had cancer in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189397/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

We are in Central Florida. Luckily, there is a specialist in St. Pete who was recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208377/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 12:16pm

Thank you to all who contributed to this article. I am presently going to be scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009807/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Hi @vickimartin I see you are new here and I had given this post a while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268978/

Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer in a minor gland?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:15pm

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