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Yes, my surgeon is very aware of my concerns. He scheduled me with a Lymphedema Specialist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316530/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

I had TORS surgery to remove base of tongue Cancer April 2023. Also had radical neck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996057/

Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

What kind of treatments did you have? I had scc of nasal mucosa. It ate part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183020/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169633/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

I hear you, I had four extractions done and two more tomorrow, going to get my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864846/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

I am getting a PET scan on Monday with a follow up appointment with a radiologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799584/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Yes it can be frustrating and Everyone just wants to go back to normal or a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222239/

Discussion: Having right lateral neck disection. Is shoulder weakness common?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 12:20pm

Just wanted to update the group that they did CT scan in Feb 2024 and they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097561/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

Hi @kwyckoff, the diagnosis of vocal cord cancer must've come as a shock. And now you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873916/

Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

do you recommend having any radiation or chemo therapy after having a surgery for squamous cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848002/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

I've had radiation twice on my head and scc in my lymph node. I have hypothyroid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335018/

Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 1:51pm

I could not do the surgery as it went from my tonsil to my tounge and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041365/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

It’s been a challenging week for us. Our car needs repair, the dryer broke, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888562/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

I don’t recall the specific type, but it was HPV related. He had 35 radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152882/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

I have very similar experience. I am enjoying more solids now 4 months out of radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926986/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

HI Colleen! Thanks for the info. I'm getting my treatment in Az. First chemo and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239430/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 6:07pm

Thank you so much for this thread. I completed 35 radiation treatments and 6 doxorubicin March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305973/

Discussion: Radiation impact on cognitive functioning/memory

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 17 8:29am

Hi. Thank you for your well wishes. I did ask the oncologist - why not RAI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183411/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

I understand your view and doubts. I went to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I feel they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940287/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Hello @grizz20, I do not know anyone and had to look this cancer up. However, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174514/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2020