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Hello @amadewell and welcome to Connect. That seems to be a more rare problem as I...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with throat lymphedema after throat-cancer treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

I had orn surgery a week ago today. I was in the icu until yesterday and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380756/

Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Hello, Just starting this journey. Felt something in my throat a few months ago, seemed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379842/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I am starting my 6th week of 7/35 proton radiation treatments and what looks like it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379212/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379161/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

Hi @red31, I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer on my left side of my mouth on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376830/

Discussion: Modified neck dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

I'm 63. Had 33 radiation treatments (70 gy) about 3 years ago. I did have 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370051/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

@planetsunrise & @chebo1954 I didn't tell you the next part I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367185/

Discussion: Tonsillectomy & neck lymph node removal at the sometime surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

@lily Had appt with doctor at the Late Effects of Radiation Clinic in Princess Margaret Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364969/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2025

I'm in such a messed up boat. Had a stroke March 15th and during all its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358907/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2024. Had 22 lympnodes removed and a glossectomy to rebuild my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348787/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

Hi, I started acupuncture and TCM about four months ago, and I have noticed relief from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328889/

Discussion: Relief from Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

I had tongue cancer and surgery, radiation and chemo ending in Feb. '24. I kept my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323425/

Discussion: How do I know when I can get off my feeding tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2025

Hello and sorry about your situation. In the words of my senior oncologist, I had way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319225/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

i had stage 4 tonsil cancer 2011. chronic ear pain still. I went everywhere for help....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310532/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2025

Dear Ostrenger Wife Lymphedema in my neck appeared almost 3 months to the day after finishing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302793/

Discussion: After Effects of Radiation: Saggy skin under the chin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2025

The speech pathologist will help with swallowing. I know it sounds strange, I thought so too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291975/

Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

When my weight started to plummet during radiation/chemo early 2024 for laryngeal squamous cell cancer, nurses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289388/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2025

Thank you for listening, I have not seen oncology for 16 years. I have had every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284096/

Discussion: Late effect stage 4 tonsil & tongue cancer 18 years ago

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2025

Hi Everyone! My 35 radiation and 7 chemo treatments ended January 18, 2024. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278697/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

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