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Hey Naomi, I’m over 7 years out from stage IV throat cancer treatments! I had 35...

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Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Probably will not return. Radiation scars, or smells and taste buds right off the bat for...

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Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 10:17am

It will get SOOOO much better. My husband’s lack of taste and severe dry mouth has...

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Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

Thanks for asking - I had another appointment w oncologist in January- so far NAVars bloodwork...

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Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

I didn't find the articles helpful. , but you can't blame them, they've probably never had...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

I am about 2 years post radiation. I would say at 9 months out I could...

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Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 8:27am

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Hello Sue @sepdvm. Thank you for your reply. Yes, I am currently on Nystatin. I am...

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Discussion: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

@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

The toughest adjustment for me with no saliva glands has been swallowing food . As my...

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Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2016

I find that certain foods now put me off like eggs, bread and the taste is...

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Discussion: How to help a cancer patient undergoing treatment with nutrition?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

I also had SCC at the base of my tongue, and was treated with chemo and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

@robholdenried, My 7 weeks of radiation was aimed at an area just below my ear due...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

We use Nutrin 1.5. It has no taste or smell and right now Medicare covers it...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Thank you for relating your swallowing experience. Much appreciated. Do your comments regarding pain when swallowing...

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Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:33am

So far, my husband’s favorite is Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse. He uses it sporadically during...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:26am

No need to describe your taste issue. Blood, licking an iron pipe, eating steel, tingling and...

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Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

I didn’t have radiation, but will still explore Hyperbaric treatments. I’ll see if I qualify. Man,...

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Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

Take notes. Be there. Don't get discouraged. Know that foods will taste different and may taste...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

I lost 30lb but was 10 lbs overweight to start so trying to gain 10-15 back....

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Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

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