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Thanks all of you for sharing. My husband is 12 weeks post radiation and chemo. The...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I went nearly a year without being able to swallow food and barely swallowed water. I...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I hope I have as good an outcome as...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

cris2 No my throat did not hurt after chemo and radiation. I was able to swallow...

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Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2024

I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

@chanderson, I’d like to add my welcome along with @jimthomasintl and @sepdvm. What helps you with...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

It's only been about 3 days since I had my feeding tube removed. On soft food...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

I have some questions... After 2 years... Do you have speech and swallow problem? Could you...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I will have this surgery Oct 27th. How are you doing? What complications did you have?...

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Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Josk. Did you decide on the feeding tube in advance, or was the decision made after...

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Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Thank you Colleen, I will read them. John is continuing to eat and chew and swallow....

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Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Unfortunately my treatment starts in 12 days so can’t go for therapy. Swallow and speech doctor...

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Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

@7881188 Hi. I was on a feeding tube after radiation treatment for months. Also, two Swallow...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I do not mind one bit. My first tube was 2013 for radiation and chemo. I...

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Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Anyone had Botox in neck for stiffness in the neck. Radiation has really done a number...

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Discussion: Fat grafting or Botox to relief pain & tightness after treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27 8:11pm

Oh yes for sure. I have about a finger and a half mouth opening but am...

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Discussion: Bone infection leading to trapezius flap surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Thank you for sharing. I’ve had feeding tube on 2 occasions. Now the surgeon says it’s...

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Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

My husband's big concern as we complete radiation is that he won't ever be able to...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond,, I’m so sorry to hear about...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Hello everyone. I do not remember where I discovered the best tip for swallowing pills. It...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 4:52am

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