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I finished my 30 rounds of radiation in July. I hit my rock bottom about 2-3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033551/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Welcome @kjwilson23, I'm tagging fellow members like @hargonagain and @jessskoldal who have tumors involving the sinus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909113/

Discussion: Anybody that had adenoid cystic carcinoma in sinus cavity?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Welcome to Connect Lisa. I have a few members I can introduce you to. Please meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111833/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

I am so sorry to hear that you have to go through this, but I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183215/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

Not sure what causes HPV but I had the same and never smoked but second hand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156853/

Discussion: HPV and Chemical Exposure

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

There have been advances in this particular cancer treatment which I did not have access to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008375/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

We finally got the results after a long delay. My husband’s IR Biopsy Lymph node showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894149/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

Hello @michelleandrupert, Welcome! I am sure you wish to not be a part of a group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813460/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

Hi, I just completed 5 yrs of being cancer free from base of tongue cancer. Other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681805/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2022

Yes they had to rebuild my tongue. They transplanted skin from my breast. My tongue is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341162/

Discussion: Had a Biopsy of my Tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 4:24pm

I had radiation and cisplatin for a supraglottic tumor and lymph node cancer. Yes, the constipation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347478/

Discussion: Radiation & cisplatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 4:22pm

Part 3 Week 4 Only 4 radiation treatments (off for Christmas) 1 cisplatin chemotherapy treatment (30);...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211586/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 6:46pm

I am two and a half months post radiation. Daily improvements but still have trouble with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950688/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

So sorry about your husband. I have had three chemo and 12 radiation. So far just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746840/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Hello @bupster I'm a 64 year old male. Had 7 weeks (35 sessions) radiation and 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291852/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 9:57am

I had TORS surgery for base of tongue HPV16 and neck dissection to remove Lymph Nodes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068000/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

I had stage 4 throat cancer 13 years ago now I have tonsil cancer . I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033789/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Husband sees Medical Oncologist and Radiation Oncologist tomorrow Aug. 4. Pyriform Sinus Squamous Cell cancer was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907209/

Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I ganay weened myself off of hi cal Boost about 5 months post radiation. Today I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153455/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Good luck to you Weedman. Myself I had surgeryy on May 23. Mandible fibula free flap...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114115/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024