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In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and 3...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 1:14pm

My understanding is that all oropharyngeal cancers can be caused by HPV. We were also told...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

I just had surgery at Barnes in St Louis MO. for my throat. While in there...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

Thank you! He started the trismus exercises yesterday. He is able to do them without much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898429/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

It’s experienced by myself and many others that the effects of radiation will continue to bring...

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Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

I am hpv 16 head and neck cancer and it’s in at least 3 lymph nodes...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

Margaret, can you ask your oncologist if they have a cancer coordinator and if not if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232862/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 8, 2019

I had the red flap surgery January 3 2023. 12 hour surgery. Gruesome but it worked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974534/

Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

I had more tests ie pet, ct, mri.. cancer not spread in lymph or orbits but...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 11:22am

Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds of radiation for...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 10:48am

It’s helpful to hear I’m not alone with swallowing issues. Mine came 14yrs after breast radiation...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24 3:57pm

Hello everyone, I’m in the waiting room for my husband has the TORS surgery today at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906715/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Chemo and radiation made my skin very dry and flaky. It took a couple of months...

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Discussion: Dry skin after chemo and radiation treatments: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 4:24pm

Hello Stephanie. I know the shock state you are in and sympathize. I want to recommend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174439/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2018

Hi, My name is jim I am 6 weeks out of proton radiation diagnosed with hpv...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27 11:16am

Yes I did say no surgery. I am an elderly women with no expectation of living...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Jan from Jacksonville.......Hi Steve, welcome to the club. Ugh! My 18 mos petscan is tomorrow Jan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174422/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

I did not have chemo or radiation just radical tonsillectomy and neck dissection. I emailed on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985072/

Discussion: Taste Buds Not Quite Right

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I havent talked to my oncologist or radiation oncologist yet. That is on 4-10. But I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832473/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Found out 2 weeks ago I have p16+ due to a swollen node on left side....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 7:29pm

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