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@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

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

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

@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

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

I'm experiencing that also mines from saliva glands fried throat is always dry and feels like...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 2:02pm

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

Never any mention of a feeding tube..I did bring it up at one of our first...

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Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 10:49pm

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

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

I have just finished radiation for pharyngeal cancer and have no voice or taste. Every time...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

My Uncle Greg has been battling throat cancer for 8 yrs. He has recently been in...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

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

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

Ditto. I'm 10months post radiation and chemo for tongue cancer. Had a recent swallow study and...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

Can you share any sites or handouts which your swallow therapist or ENT have shown you?...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

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