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I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223199/

Discussion: My life in remission

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 1:32pm

Hello. It is hpv 16+, he had more test and check ups, since it was Xmas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986504/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi, I realize this is an older thread... and I have been in constant ear pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195619/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

My husband had tonsil cancer and he still struggles to eat dry or harder things. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078143/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2024

Hi @norpel1313 and welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176835/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2018

Hi @darapoza, Interesting and glad it worked in 2 sessions. I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264178/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 12:49pm

My husband had chemo and radiation for tonsil cancer and a few lymph nodes in neck,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140201/

Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

There is a very good chance all will be ok. I had tonsil cancer and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002650/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Hello @laconiaborn54 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I see that you had surgery. How long ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985550/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

I’m on week one of my five week radiation and chemo treatment plan for head and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826858/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

This was great thank you , im going in for TORS rt tonsil cancer on 1/28...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222199/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 11:52am

This likely isnt much help but I also had chronic ear pain from tonsil cancer. And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195813/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

I had chemo radiation for left tonsil cancer back in 2008 and to help with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093338/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Hi thomason. I was reading your post, and you said you use red light therapy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783369/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

I too have had HPV tonsil cancer and just wanted to say all of the comments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197356/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

When I had my initial diagnosis for tonsil cancer I had severe ear pain that made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197137/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

Good morning to all, Today is my one year Whippleversary as I have Pancreatic cancer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975780/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Hi @wayno1234, I want to add my welcome. Your experience and information you shared about proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218554/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2019

I have (had? I don't know when I can actually say "had") HPV type 33 tonsil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190410/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

I have the same symptoms although mine are mild. For nose stuffiness I use nasal spray...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971589/

Discussion: Chronic ear pain and stuffy nose after throat cancer treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

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