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@hrhwilliam Thank you for the great explanation. It helps very much to hear from people like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418506/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2025

My father has dysphagia, which was caused by neck radiation 30 years ago. I guess it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400777/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

Ensure tastes better than the Kate Farms but for me Ensure had too much sugar so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324716/

Discussion: How do I know when I can get off my feeding tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2025

Hello @sherryfulk. Beginning treatment was a terrifying yet exciting time for me, wanting to be rid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276307/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2025

I finally got the Ensure Max 30, and like you said, it isn't bad tasting..and does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243415/

Discussion: Nutrition and Cancer: Getting protein in my diet

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

Thank you for asking. He just had his 2nd CT scan and he is still in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/243410/

Discussion: Nutrition and Cancer: Getting protein in my diet

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

Thanks, @colleenyoung, for replying. I will go over the articles and check more. In regard to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924994/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

I had Nasopharyngeal Cancer in 2014. Found out I had it in early October. Had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887195/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Hi @roadtecguy, Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds (7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492772/

Discussion: Severe long term side effects from head and neck radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 2:34pm

@woodsy1 I finished my 18th radiation out of 30 as well. Food tastes horrible in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492624/

Discussion: How to fight cisplatin side effects like nausea & fatigue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 12:00pm

@kamrin Make certain you have thrush. The mouthwash prescribed when my radiologist thought I had thrush,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451050/

Discussion: Post TORS when will I be able to eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

@ranchroad I'm almost 2 months out. I have good days and not so good days. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434149/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2025

@ranchroad Very interesting research! Thanks for posting. I nay run this by my doctors as well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432996/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2025

@dragonfire I just finished my 35 radiation treatments 6 weeks ago for stage 3 base of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419181/

Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

@steve55 I have a PEG MicKey button with a tube that I attach when taking Nutren...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402189/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

Hi there, I am going through the same with my 65 yr.old husband and exactly the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258974/

Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2025

I was diagnosed with same cancer on the base of my tongue as well as in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191409/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

I have had the exact same cancer as your husband. I’m almost 1 year since treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032803/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

I had the same thing as your husband. Just finished in Nov 23. Definitely trouble eating....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018595/

Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

I was on 3 different nausea medications during radiation/chemo. One was a 5 day patch that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989587/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

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