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Hello @michelleandrupert, Welcome! I am sure you wish to not be a part of a group...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

There have been advances in this particular cancer treatment which I did not have access to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008375/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 11:33am

Hi @jimchardy Yes, radiation has side effects but it kills cancer cells and decades of data...

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Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2018

I just met with the Medical Oncologist Doctor. I will have Concurrent doxorubicin and radiotherapy for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170281/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 8 4:48pm

No surgery- 35 radiation treatments with 3 chemo I was told T4 - I am doing...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2021

Thank you so much for your comments and encouragement. That helps more than you know. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054950/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 7:59pm

Surgeon will biopsy a tongue lesion that scan revealed was a carcinoma and an unknown mass...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

Good luck to you Weedman. Myself I had surgeryy on May 23. Mandible fibula free flap...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 2:48pm

hi mikecarroll1937, lilyann here. are your radiations treatments done? please let us know how you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147503/

Discussion: Advised to do dental work before radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 26 8:24am

My husband had six compromised teeth removed by dental oncologists in an operating room(heart complications) prior...

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Discussion: Teeth removal for HPV cancer: how to get insurance for replacement?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

Yes I am experiencing excessive mucous and heavy green phlegm. I was told it was my...

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Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27 9:55am

I'm scheduled to start Libtayo Monday for recurring SCC's in my head and neck area. So...

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Discussion: Libtayo (cemiplimab) treatment for SCC...any comments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 5:38pm

Thanks for the update. I am 6 weeks out of radiation and chemo and my problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878486/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

I had radiation burns from colon cancer treatment. Dr started me with aquafor [didn't work well],...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2018

Keep me posted. I was also supposed to get a permanent bridge, but my gums have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015735/

Discussion: Should I get a bridge to replace teeth from removed jaw?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 1:21pm

Hi Mike As William suggested - have your dental surgeon connect with your oncologist as to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170088/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8 10:54am

Good Morning, So sorry to hear this, I had SCC Larynx Cancer, diagnosed Sept. 21. Stage...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Cancer of head and neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2022

I had radiation and chemo. I didn’t have surgery, but I’m having a terrible time with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984957/

Discussion: Taste Buds Not Quite Right

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

My husband just had a few radiation treatments so far and already can’t eat, he has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998146/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 7:55am

At this point he is at or near the bottom. Stay the course. We all lost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022855/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 8:08am

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