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I used a naturopathic doctor in conjunction with my medical team and she recommended zinc supplements....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

I had i week of radiation but developed thrush that I couldn't shake so I told...

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Discussion: Esthesioneuroblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

I'm not saying I'm going to the best Hospital for Cancer, but its on the top...

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Discussion: Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Hi there, I think you should call on friends, family if you can. The radiation made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174462/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Hi @june7 and welcome to our group. It sounds like you have things under control for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026348/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I don’t know if I’m fortunate or not but at 68 I do not need surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867503/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

My husband will start radiation and chemotherapy tomorrow for cancer that began at the base of...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I had chemo photon radiation (35rounds) for left tonsil cancer back in 2008 and to help...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

My wife has worked through the post-radiation throat symptoms with periodic pre-meal Magic Mouthwash swishes and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262446/

Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 8:08am

Positive for throat/tongue cancer HPV+16. PETscan also showed a bright spot in sinus cavity which needs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826412/

Discussion: Enlarged Tonsil -- Cancer?

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

I am 9 months removed from 28 radiation treatments on vocal cord cancer. The first couple...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Yes I have the exact same thing. I went through 35 radiation treatments. And 5 chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822004/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Having gone thru radiation, 29 treatments, and chemo, 3 infusions for hpv tonsil cancer in 2024,...

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Discussion: Issues with leaving home for Proton radiation -base of tongue HPV-16

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 3:12pm

Sorry for your condition . . . I received Cyberknife radiation treatment for prostate cancer in...

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Discussion: nerve pain post radiation therapy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

I have last cisplatin chemo tmrw. 8 radiation left. Body is pretty worn down but i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111845/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2016

At eight months, that may be one of those issues you might have to deal with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344928/

Discussion: What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 7:50am

It took me about two years to where I felt I was recovered as well as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093587/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Hi Sue I nasopharyngeal cancer - stage 4 - in 2006. I was on feeding tube...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113993/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

Dear @henrytimmins, I suffered from esophageal (Pyriform Sinus) cancer and proceeded with the 33 radiation treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657953/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2021

Thank you for sharing your experience with meds. Did you have surgery or did your throat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789225/

Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

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