Head & Neck Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

307 total results

Comments (292)

I used a naturopathic doctor in conjunction with my medical team and she recommended zinc supplements....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925613/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

@vickie1320 This is probably not what you want to hear, but here goes. It's been 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070361/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18 1:44pm

Been year and a half since I’ve been done also lots of ups and downs like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017309/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 9:17am

I still get some dry food stuck in my throat, and it’s been almost 11months ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915427/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Jclassey again I finally do not have pain when I eat. It took about 4.5 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064377/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8 2:49pm

No surgery. He underwent 35 rounds of radiation. Because of his age, cisplatin (chemo) was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788432/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

I can’t find my original post about protein powder but I have an update….. I ordered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890830/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I had a tumor removed from base of tongue along with a little of my tongue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944117/

Discussion: Following tongue resection, I have no appetite. Is this normal?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

I'm in Wisconsin, too. But I went to Mayo Rochester. I had no nausea or really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145097/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21 1:28pm

I've noticed since my surgery, radiation & first round of chemo...like you said, the things that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232812/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 12, 2019

Hi @fordham and welcome to our group. I am only aware of acupuncture working to alleviate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010672/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 12:37pm

I'd like to add my welcome, @alpaca. We have another Kiwi in our Head & Neck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111888/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2017

Lots of us share the soft food diet. The thing about H&N treatment is that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176491/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2017

I appreciate all of the helpful info on what to expect. I do hope your husband's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788296/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

So with a feeding tube you do not have any taste of anything and you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185765/

Discussion: Anyone Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Some smoothies are really good and when I think of the surgery and what I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111905/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2017

Glad to hear your husbands tratment is going well. Initially the MDs did not know the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326090/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2020

Malt powder!!!!! Add malt powder to your magic concoction!!!!! I'm currently undergoing treatment for cancer round...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877530/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

Hey sorry it took so long I haven’t been on for a while. My taste buds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174539/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2020

Hello @ louisejewell. I was on Libtayo for 2 years and 4 months for metastatic SCC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098191/

Discussion: Libtayo (cemiplimab) treatment for SCC...any comments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 8:25pm

Visiting Mayo Clinic

Follow

4546

1 hour ago

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Follow

5388

2 hours ago

Follow

1237

4 hours ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Follow

3716

4 hours ago

Follow

6962

7 hours ago