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Hi everyone, I just finished all my imaging ie pet/ct/mri. I need to get flap surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003070/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Interested also in the comments here to compare with partial mandibulectomy. One would think a maxillectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985084/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Haven’t had any real pain, but fullness in ear comes and goes. I’m also experiencing headaches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238927/

Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

@tiatia11, welcome. I'm tagging @thomason who has experience with pyriform sinus cancer to bring her into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770525/

Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

I was diagnosed with sinus cancer extending into hard palate approximately 2 years ago. Surgical removal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801486/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

My husband is having proton radiation treatment at the UF Proton Institute in Jacksonville right now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220251/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2025

Im in Jacksonville so if anyone knows of someone who gives Botox in neck please let...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

I had it periodically for months, no Infection, so Thought it was from My Sinus, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788865/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

Can anyone give me guidance on any products or treatments to help with my husband's loss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206504/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059367/

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

Good, helpful post! I was never aware of the baroreceptors (blood pressure sensors) in the human...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268944/

Discussion: Head and Neck Cancer and the possible consequences.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2025

Hello @kamrin . It seems that some patients have a stronger gag reflex in dealing with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512110/

Discussion: How to deal with nausea, eating and phlegm?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 1:30pm

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, 2025

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

@ganna54, I also added your discussion and question to the Head & Neck Cancer support group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317119/

Discussion: Mouth Cancer: Dealing with pain, osteonecrosis and trismus.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2025

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

To @toleolu: Navigating the Initial Hectic Phase I know exactly where you are right now. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530706/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 11:56am

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

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, 2025

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