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Hello people. Three and a half years out from my last treatment, I am putting on...

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Discussion: Xylitol, nutrition and dental care

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2017

Sounds like everything I have gone through. Thank God for mayo. No one in my area...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Insurance also known as legalized gambling is a fickle institution with a lot of rules in...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

If your dentist agrees, and you feel comfortable removing bad teeth by all means go forward....

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 11:34am

My wife reminded me that I did have 2 molar crowns, a filling and I had...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Hi William, Thank you so much for taking the time to share the information with me....

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 12:38am

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

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2017

Just finished up 6 weeks of Proton Therapy on Friday. So the next month will be...

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Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2019

Thanks for your reply. I went to my dentist today, and he checked my teeth, also...

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Discussion: Is a heating pad or cold compress ok to use for pain?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Hi @darapoza Thanks for joining in. Dental issues after radiation are often caused by a combination...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 10:31pm

Hi, I just completed 5 yrs of being cancer free from base of tongue cancer. Other...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2022

My husband had six compromised teeth removed by dental oncologists in an operating room(heart complications) prior...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

My sister, 68, had squamous cell carcinoma, stage 4 on the left side of her tongue....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

The effects of radiation will continue for the life of the patient. In my case, they...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

My oral surgeon has recommended that I try and keep the few teeth left in my...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 9:55pm

@jano, @donfield Eating after HNC treatment is such a big issue. I have had a lot...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2020

That is a very interesting observation! I also can't eat food that sticks to my teeth,...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2017

hi cris2, lilyann here, so sorry to hear this about your husband, i haven't done any...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

So when they did first surgery did they remove all your teeth. When would the right...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I can't wait to get teeth so I can eat real food, I have a huge...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

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