Head & Neck Cancer Support Group | Page 31

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

What do you think the earliest I could get radiation is ? I am hoping we...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

My insurance denied this, but we have an appeal. I hope this works, my lymphedema in...

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Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 20, 2025

Thank you; we have an appointment with our ENT on Wednesday; we’ll ask him about that...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Our oncologist told us that the cisplatin would/could make the radiation more effective due to the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I have had 2 chemo treatments and will not start any radiation until after a 3rd...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

@janetlev, I moved your post to the Head & Neck Cancer support group as per your...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 3:11pm

Hello @deb26 i ma 7+ years out from HPV tonsil cancer surgery, radiation & chemo treatment....

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Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 11:04am

My husband has just started radiation for SCC of the tonsils, throat an tongue. That wa...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

Thanks @colleenyoung, I guess I’ve hit the cancer lottery. I just got all this news late...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

My chemo and radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer was 2013. 2022 I’ve got Osteoradioncrosis. After effect of...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

6 years ago my periodontist referred me to head and neck surgeon because a very small...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Has anybody had throat cancer with radiation damaged can neck and head with them tightness and...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Thank you for your encouraging words. He has a surgical biopsy next Tuesday 5/6/25 and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291856/

Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

In order to get the attention your boyfriend really needs, he needs to let the team...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784829/

Discussion: Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2022

Whatever you do, find a good PT to give you stretching exercises for your neck muscles....

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Discussion: Starting de-escalated treatment for base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

I had neck dissection with my parotid (salivary gland) cancer, 17 lymph nodes removed. Had all...

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Discussion: Mouth issues (blisters and gum swelling) years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

@phyllisg, memory or cognitive issues can happen during or after treatment. You may have heard it...

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Discussion: Anyone notice cognitive impairment with throat cancer or treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

@jfh1970 Hi , Could you tell us a little more please ? How many chemo cycles...

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Discussion: Has anyone gone through the 30gy DART therapy, what is recovery like?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 12:36pm

Hi, Had brachytherapy to mandible after removal of front teeth. At age 87 did have implant...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024