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I too had the same problems however my oncologist had me on a strict pain management...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828917/

Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Thanks all of you for sharing. My husband is 12 weeks post radiation and chemo. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910190/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Hi. I just finished 6 weeks of RT/CT and no taste is my big issue, on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211659/

Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

Yes. I'm certainly going to check this out. Thank you so much. My neck is so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351226/

Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

@sapphire1158 _ after your surgery, did you have any complications with Swallowing food, speaking, voice changes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1570154/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8 9:21pm

I went nearly a year without being able to swallow food and barely swallowed water. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104031/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

@gareee314 is the speech therapy helping you with the liquid swallow issues? My husband also also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1566113/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4 7:42am

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I hope I have as good an outcome as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824836/

Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

cris2 No my throat did not hurt after chemo and radiation. I was able to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062772/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2024

I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757089/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

@kamrin This is the worst time after radiation when irradiated tissues need to heal. Speak with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512186/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with painful throat after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 3:04pm

@chanderson, I’d like to add my welcome along with @jimthomasintl and @sepdvm. What helps you with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785968/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

The heavy phlegm gets better in time. Gargle with a salt and baking soda solution frequently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1588256/

Discussion: Just 2 and a half weeks into recovery after 33 radiation treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 9:41am

@stephenrfleury thank you for the recipes!!! I’ll be going to get ingredients for these this weekend!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476735/

Discussion: What foods worked best during chemo & radiation for throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 12:45pm

It's only been about 3 days since I had my feeding tube removed. On soft food...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

I have some questions... After 2 years... Do you have speech and swallow problem? Could you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911626/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I will have this surgery Oct 27th. How are you doing? What complications did you have?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757090/

Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I think in most cases, it should be “Hang in there, it gets tolerable”. Don’t get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1633317/

Discussion: After radiation for HPV neck cancer: Hang in there, it gets better

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 7 hours ago

Josk. Did you decide on the feeding tube in advance, or was the decision made after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169633/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

suzannekay; I hope it's okay to respond to your comment? Is there a way to treat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340482/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

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