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I have used Biotene mouth moisturizer and it does interrupt the bad taste for about a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019062/

Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Hi, Question my boyfriend had Squamous cell cancer on his tongue. He had radiation and chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969617/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

@bjh369- This can often happen with certain chemos. You taste will return to normal in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232814/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 12, 2019

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

Hi diacona. Praying for you to have great result on your Pet scan on Feb 10....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222787/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 7:40am

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, 2024

@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, 2024

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, 2024

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

A close relative went through treatment for this at Mayo several years ago and had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242638/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 10:27pm

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, 2024

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

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

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

I have just finished radiation for pharyngeal cancer and have no voice or taste. Every time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148237/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

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

Yup, 21 days! In a nutshell: 1) Much less fatigue. Not up for a 10K but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174060/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024