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In 2020 cancer in my Pyriform Sinus (a large tumor) and in the lymph nodes in...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

That is correct, Tom, it was very rough. My dad went through very big spine surgery...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

How are you doing? I am hoping you are well! Thank you so much for your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770659/

Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

@johnfinaz, wow! What an inspiring story you have. You give good advice about getting more than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946231/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Hi @lennyc, and welcome to you. I am sorry for your diagnosis. After beginning treatment for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974685/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

Thanks fir the positive quote I’m actually sitting here crying I just can’t wait to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333643/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2021

Hello, @srm, I had radiation for Pyriform Sinus Cancer which is located by the vocal cords....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632446/

Discussion: Struggling with shortness of breath and lump in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2021

My journey began a bit differently. I had a regularly scheduled check-up with my PCP and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675552/

Discussion: Now I'm really scared, how did your journey begin?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

I am 6 months post radiation. 35 sessions and 3 cisplatin 100mg treatments. I only did...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

Dear denisebrown67, I am sorry to read of your suffering. Although my cancer was discovered in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/330401/

Discussion: How I was diagnosed with Parotid Gland Cancer (High-grade NETs)

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

I am new to this forum and this Story recently popped up on my news feed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171746/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11 10:40am

@tlhuckins, it's hard not to be worried and to leap to the worst. I agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/330419/

Discussion: Left Tonsil Swollen

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Dec 23, 2020

On a personal note, my initial appointment at MD Anderson is just under a week away...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923934/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Okay, I had this dental pushback/initial denial from insurance on my original 2007 ameloblastoma (jaw tumor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858302/

Discussion: Teeth removal for HPV cancer: how to get insurance for replacement?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2023

I went through two separate proton beam radiation therapies- 35 (2019) and 5 (2021) doses. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773747/

Discussion: Laryngeal Ca: After radiation, how many have laryngectomy & trach?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

I had Nasopharyngeal Cancer in 2014. Found out I had it in early October. Had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887195/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Good morning, @cris2. There are some over the counter products that can help greatly with dry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008732/

Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 8:03am

I finished treatment 10 years ago, same sort of thing, Stuffy nose is still here, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970976/

Discussion: Chronic ear pain and stuffy nose after throat cancer treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Hi @runner61627 welcome to the Head and Neck cancer group. This is where life has taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108632/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 20 7:46am

The remaining teeth came out with the mandible section which was removed. It would be excellent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965035/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

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