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Hello @ruehoudon. I had radiation plus a targeted therapy but aimed at my ear not throat...

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

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Posted: Jun 4 9:12am

Be thankful that due diligence is underway. As for me ear pain followed by swallowing food...

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Discussion: Had a Biopsy of my Tongue

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Posted: May 27 6:46am

Hello @mytime62. We are about the same age...I am a 65-year-old woman. It took over one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160242/

Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

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Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Hi everyone. Thank you for the feedback and best wishes to all of you. I've learned...

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Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

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Posted: Oct 18, 2024

My husband had the same thing about two years ago. They inserted a tube to drain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153354/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

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Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Hello @pherlocher and welcome to the Head and Neck group. I myself had a bit of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113947/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

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Posted: Jul 29, 2024

I used an immersion blender on my food. The further you progress, the less smooth (ie...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109517/

Discussion: Post TORS when will I be able to eat?

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Posted: Jul 21, 2024

My husband is just over one year out from his last radiation for pharyngeal cancer. His...

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Discussion: Roof of mouth still severely irritated 4 weeks post radiation

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Posted: Jul 20, 2024

Re swollowing: I'm not sure if it was due to the surgery or radiation (but probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106045/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

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Posted: Jul 15, 2024

When I take my pills for a couple of the ones that always seem to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093376/

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

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Four months is common with eating issues but four years is torture. I would be seeking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092996/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Hi, my name is Barry, I live in Florida, 72 years old. Two months ago I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088985/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Sorry .. have not heard or aware of endoscopic salvage nasopharyngectomy treatment option, but then I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077325/

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

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Posted: May 29, 2024

Yes I am experiencing excessive mucous and heavy green phlegm. I was told it was my...

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

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Posted: May 27, 2024

I had oral cancer with removal of lymph nodes and part of jaw bone! Any help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065129/

Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

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Posted: May 9, 2024

Hopefully not. Most people that had what I had as far as neck cancer and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050279/

Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

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Posted: Apr 13, 2024

Just a quick reply to William, my pain was a constant throat and tongue pain that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016533/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Hi Jano , Thank you so much , surgery went well, my surgeon said the mass...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011729/

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

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Posted: Feb 8, 2024

Due to radiation I’ve had the worst time swallowing. It’s been 9 years cancer free. Unfortunately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009990/

Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Hi @janet145824 and welcome to the Head and Neck group. I am sorry that your radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009949/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

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