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I am not very techie . I have a tumor in my lung . I completed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333654/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2021

I had some scar tissue after chem/radiation/major surgery for Stage 4 esophageal cancer. During my recovery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780041/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2022

Well good luck, so far for me it's working out OK. One of the biggest things...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036368/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 9:08am

I hope you have contacted the doctor about the change. Yeast/fungus infections in the mouth look...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789246/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

As a last effort why do you not try Rick Simpson Oil Phoenix Tears. There is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181882/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss. Just know it’s not your fault. I had the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978191/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

No, no support pegs. I was told I can’t have implants, which is fine since they’re...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014561/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 3:38pm

My husband has similar problem. White foamy mucous. It has improved some since radiation dries the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074814/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 26 7:25am

I was diagnosed and treated for vocal cord carcinoma in situ of the left true vocal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108526/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 10:59pm

Hi Laing, I had 35 radiation treatments ending 5/22/24. Had terrible phlegm and saliva issues, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089049/

Discussion: When to return to work after radiation ends

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 9:07am

Hi, I’m three weeks out of 35 radiation treatments and 6 chemotherapy treatments for Laryngeal squamous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083138/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 3:46pm

@larsonsec, oh the irony. I hope your experience as a PA in a otorhinolaryngology/head and neck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094100/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 4:00pm

Yes, burns from radiation from triple negative invasive carcinoma. The best thing I found was Jean’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791078/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

I am 10 days post 30 rounds of Proton Radiation to "cleanup" any cancer that may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902507/

Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Unfortunately, after three treatments of Libtayo, my tumor on my parotid gland grew. My oncologist wants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148580/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 28 8:57am

phyllisg, lilyann here, i am so sorry to hear this about your husband, thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142755/

Discussion: Leaving group as husband passed away

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 17 6:03am

Hello @brschultz33 and welcome to Connect. It is so hard to make these medical decisions, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923880/

Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Dear @mindyt, I have had radiation for Pyriform Sinus Cancer. These two pouches, are located down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647999/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

nmsstauffer, My sister had tongue cancer 22 years ago. She had surgery at Mayo Scottsdale and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174568/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

RE: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma - New Patient Hi, I'm Lenny. I'm a 70 year old woman recently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974173/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

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