Head & Neck Cancer Support Group | Page 3

Not to dispute your doctor, but in my case I was able to swallow fine after...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

@jfh1970 glad you got to end the proton therapy early, how long was it. "We have...

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Discussion: Navigating my way through throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 1:54pm

I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023. I had TORS robotic surgery April 2023....

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

My husband is recovering from Tors surgery for cancer of tonsils, base of tongue and back...

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Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Do you have speech and swallow problem after 2 years? Can you share the problem that...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I have lots of trouble eating and swallowing. I will have a swallow test on January...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

@calenbd Had surgery 1990 radiation etc. now 30 yrs later I cannot swallow anything even water...

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Discussion: Any tips to manage excessive phlegm from throat cancer radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 6:03am

A trach has been mentioned, especially since he can't swallow and keeps getting pneumonia. But not...

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Discussion: Preventing pneumonia

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Chiming in here. I was unable to swallow without great pain. I was on 5mg oxy...

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 9 7:20am

@kth, you've gotten some helpful and encouraging tips from fellow members. You might also wish to...

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Discussion: Seeking advice for eating challenges

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Has your husband's dr suggested lidocaine throat spray? How about the swallow test? Can he swallow...

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Discussion: Post treatment for SCC tongue cancer following 7 weeks radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 7:27pm

My name is Christian. I'm 75 and had small cell squamous of the neck and through...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 3:04pm

@rllampton Kinda like saying don't think about marshmallows! When they say don't swallow its all I...

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Discussion: Navigating my way through throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 5:19pm

I have no saliva from tongue cancer. I could not speak or swallow during post radiation....

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4 1:07am

I have not had the scar tissue removal sugery. However I do have swallow and restricted...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

@ernierogersquamus123 Morning , due to all the side effects of radiation for head and neck cancer...

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Discussion: Annual Testing - Long Term Survivors

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Kimi, What I found works for me; hot water mouth rinse, swallow hot water and hack...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2025

I lost 40 pounds with a feeding tube. I was barely able to swallow water, so...

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 7 9:20am

My grandmother suffered with esophageal cancer where she had repeated treatment to open it up. I...

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Discussion: Has anyone experienced narrowing of the esophagus due to radiation ?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 8:06am

I am following on how to manage dysphagia. Perhaps speech therapy. Eating soup and health drinks...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2025