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Hi @gareygraham and welcome to the head and neck cancer group. Although I did not have...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

Hi @robholdenried, I moved your question to this similar discussion that @calenbd, started - How long...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

I had nasopharyngeal cancer treatment in early 2006, and the late effects started in 2012 -...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

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

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 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

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862706/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

My husband had surgery, chemotherapy,and radiation in 2021. He is very restricted in how wide he...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 1:15pm

I too have undergone radiation in my neck and chemo for squamous cell carcinoma. It has...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

I have surgery next Thursday to remove the residual primary and to do a lymph node...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Lo siento para las dificiles de su padre. Where is your father's cancer located? If it...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects causing my father to want to stop treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

I feel this HARD! my husband is going through Larynx cancer healing from Radiation and I...

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Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772376/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

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