Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

I have been advised by two oncologists, one a surgeon and one a radiation doctor that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218531/

Posted: Oct 25, 2018

@ijones98280, I found this information: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/radiation-therapy#:~:text=When%20the%20damaged%20cells%20die,months%20after%20radiation%20therapy%20ends. "Radiation therapy kills cancer cells or slows their growth by...

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Discussion: How long does radiation impact the tumor after treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

I had H&N radiation and chemo that ended in 2012. During and for the first year...

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Discussion: Phantom Smell

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2018

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will pray for your decisions and successful...

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Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

How many radiation treatments will be administered?

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

I really feel for everyone going through long-term effects. The hard part for me is no...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

I have to admit a bit thrown off by no chemo radiation....I thought that was customary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035375/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Depending on what kind of cancer your treatments are for, you may need to change or...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2018

TORS seems to me to be a far less invasive way to remove cancer as opposed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091247/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

Welcome, @richard1990. You may be interested in joining this webinar about skin changes caused by radiation...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

Hi, @rgotto41 - a couple of other members who may have some thoughts for you on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267389/

Discussion: Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?

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Posted: Jul 1, 2019

When I received 6 weeks of radiation in the early 80's I was told not to...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2018

Hi @ponygirlnd and welcome to Connect and specifically the head and neck group. You pose an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266864/

Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 8:37pm

Hi I dont know where you live but i have had great results at Emory Winship...

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Discussion: Help Needed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I’m looking at Proton Beam radiation to clean up possible cancer left after throat and neck...

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Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

In short, the surgery pain was manageable. No feeding tune for surgery. The doctor told me...

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

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

My head and neck radiation lasted about 30 minutes from being positioned with mask to the...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2018

Thanks! Sorry for not responding. It has been relatively hectic trying to settle in our new...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2016

Chemo and radiation: the *gifts* that keep on giving. Hang in there.

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Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

July 11 surgery then 6 weeks radiation.

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Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

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