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I could not do the surgery as it went from my tonsil to my tounge and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

Thanks for replying! No, it is not HPV. We think that it traveled via lymphatic spread....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123592/

Discussion: Head and Neck surgeon or plastic surgeon

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

Yes it can be frustrating and Everyone just wants to go back to normal or a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222239/

Discussion: Having right lateral neck disection. Is shoulder weakness common?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 12:20pm

Just wanted to update the group that they did CT scan in Feb 2024 and they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097561/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

Hi @kwyckoff, the diagnosis of vocal cord cancer must've come as a shock. And now you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873916/

Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

do you recommend having any radiation or chemo therapy after having a surgery for squamous cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848002/

Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

I don’t recall the specific type, but it was HPV related. He had 35 radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152882/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

HI Colleen! Thanks for the info. I'm getting my treatment in Az. First chemo and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239430/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 6:07pm

I am getting a PET scan on Monday with a follow up appointment with a radiologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799584/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Hi Tom, good luck with your targeted treatment. Here is my story: I was recently diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944900/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

Hi. Thank you for your well wishes. I did ask the oncologist - why not RAI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183411/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

I understand your view and doubts. I went to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I feel they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940287/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Hello @grizz20, I do not know anyone and had to look this cancer up. However, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174514/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2020

Hi @fxdwing, I’m so sorry to hear about your current health concerns. I was treated for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218102/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2018

I just got my diagnosis Biopsy scheduled for May 8. After that they will tell me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291493/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 7:52pm

Welcome @ileanabalcu. We have a couple of caregivers in the Head & Neck Cancer group. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174427/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

I am able to eat most foods. My issue is the small portions since I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340229/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 8:57am

You definitely need someone to take you to treatment, you will most likely be on pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294946/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 2 10:38am

I don’t know why - I had a NAVars test in December that was negative- I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001072/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

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