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My tongue cancer was caused by HPV16. My recommended treatment is chemo therapy and 35 radiation...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

I finished 7 weeks of proton therapy and Cisplatin chemo last September. I had my 3rd...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 4:39pm

While I did not have tonsil cancer I did have 35 doses of radiation and 6...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14 8:50am

Hello, Joe. Sorry about your diagnosis of cancer, but I will say this form of cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763804/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

Oh how I wish health insurance would cover the dental issues following radiation in the head...

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Discussion: Dental issues after radiation for tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 4:09pm

I was given the results of my P.E.T. scan which show that the tumor is very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218510/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2018

Thank you for the reply. Everything that you have mentioned is about the same as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897351/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

William I am now in my 3rd week of treatment chemo and radiation for OSCC base...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

Could you tell me how long it took you to get thru the radiation side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182083/

Discussion: Welcome Our World as Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2018

I was told a month for every week of treatment (in terms of going back to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675531/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

The surgery slightly rearranged my ear and hearing canal. I see an ENT after Christmas at...

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Discussion: Hearing loss after radiation treatment for head and neck cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2019

SCC of maxillary sinus. Maxillectomy with f/u radiation. Palatal obturator. Where is your treatment done and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091256/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 2:49pm

I was stage 4 head and neck.. I went to cancer treatment center of America... I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791199/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

Are you finished with your treatments yet? I had Monday through Friday radiation for 35 days...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I'm on day 16 of 35 radiation treatments. My throat is getting a bit sore. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040192/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 4:45pm

@dan59 welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You are definitely not alone. I moved your comment to...

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Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

Hi Colleen, The phlegm symptoms are still there, but less severe than they were during radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945836/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

So far ok, so much to take in. We had a simple quiet life, never either...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007781/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 10:30am

My name is Benjamin Hartman. I was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2012 in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174465/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2018

I finished treatment for salivary duct recurrence. 2nd radiation of the same area after surgery. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699606/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

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