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Hi, my name is Barry, I live in Florida, 72 years old. Two months ago I...

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

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Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Sorry .. have not heard or aware of endoscopic salvage nasopharyngectomy treatment option, but then I...

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

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Posted: May 29, 2024

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?

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Posted: May 27, 2024

I had oral cancer with removal of lymph nodes and part of jaw bone! Any help...

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Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

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Posted: May 9, 2024

Hopefully not. Most people that had what I had as far as neck cancer and the...

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Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

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Posted: Apr 13, 2024

Just a quick reply to William, my pain was a constant throat and tongue pain that...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Hi Jano , Thank you so much , surgery went well, my surgeon said the mass...

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

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Posted: Feb 8, 2024

Due to radiation I’ve had the worst time swallowing. It’s been 9 years cancer free. Unfortunately...

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Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

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Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Hi @janet145824 and welcome to the Head and Neck group. I am sorry that your radiation...

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

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Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I was undergoing radiation for larynx cancer. I got esophagitis early on in my treatments, so...

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

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Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Hello, As for me XyliMelts did not work. In fact they made my mouth feel gummy...

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

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Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Hi Thank you for your input. I did not have radiation, but I have had four...

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Discussion: Following tongue resection, I have no appetite. Is this normal?

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Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I too had a great fear of needles, surgery and doctors. Not so much now. You...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Aug 31, 2023

You have been through so much, and your attitude is an inspiration. My question is: can...

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

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Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I had (have) the same issues with liquids entering the nose....

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

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Posted: Aug 10, 2023

@7881188, has Michael also worked with a speech-language pathologist? They work with head and neck cancer...

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

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Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Yes I was aware of Radiation/ Chemo being a possibility. That will depend on how they...

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Discussion: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): Any tips pre & post surgery?

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

After my treatments and I was back home this is how I lived and gained some...

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

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Posted: Jul 3, 2023

Thank you Ellen for your reply and suggestions. Very helpful. He had 6 weekly chemotherapy sessions...

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

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Posted: May 3, 2023

Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end? Part III final: To finish...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023