Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 33

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Hi. I had cancer in the left tonsil 16 years ago. Both tonsils and 1 node...

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Discussion: Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 4:33am

Before my treatments started during the education that my awesome Radiation Oncologist giving me he told...

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Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2018

Welcome @mrsjhagen18. Keep up the good oral hygiene. Sometimes treatment can have a cumulative effect. Here...

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Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2016

Stephen Y. Lai, M.D., Ph.D. at MD Anderson authored a paper titled "Radiomic Correlates of Mandibular...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Thank you. Yes. He has been through it and I marvel at his strength. Osteonecrosis of...

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Discussion: Has anyone had experience with osteonecrosis of the hyoid bone?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 9:29am

I am a 73 year old former smoker and was diagnosed with a tumor above my...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

Uterus 2009. Breast 2016. Radiation Recurrence in vaginal cuff 2017 radiation with brachytherapy The doctor I...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

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Posted: May 10, 2022

Thank you for this @gaybinator. My dad is getting ready to undergo 6 weeks of radiation...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

I would say it took me about 3-4 months after radiation before my taste and smell...

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Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 8:39am

I was told that radiation side effects present new challenges because people are living longer now...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 6:16pm

Unfortunately my treatment starts in 12 days so can’t go for therapy. Swallow and speech doctor...

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Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

I am not a doctor but this was my experience. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC...

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Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

What joylondon said is mostly true in my case. An obturator aids in speaking and swallowing....

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Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

I finished 28 radiation treatments last September. I returned to work full time a week after....

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Discussion: When to return to work after radiation ends

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Start using Aquafor as soon as your radiation treatments start. My neck suffered trauma, but not...

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Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

I had the surgery after the radiation. It might be better to have the surgery first...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Bruce, Excellent description of your diagnosis. I just went through this exactly. (April 13, 2023) I...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I had chemo radiation for left tonsil cancer back in 2008 and tried electrical stimulation acupuncture...

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Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

So very sorry to hear about your BF’s CHF. At 48, he has a lot to...

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Discussion: Anyone dealt with cough after head and neck cancer treatments?

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Posted: Nov 12, 2022

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