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I'm very sorry both of you have to go through this. I had badequate of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824654/

Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

good evening! my name is ingrid I am the new one in this group. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999152/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 4:14pm

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer and it was in 3 lymph nodules one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067339/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13 3:47pm

I had 35 rounds of radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3 rounds of cisplatin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084326/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 12:15pm

Radiotherapy works well but slowly and it can damage your throat and neck badly, it throws...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034484/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 8:17am

Lastly, Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093361/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 1:16pm

It’s been a challenging week for us. Our car needs repair, the dryer broke, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888562/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in February. SCC HPV16 pos. Tors was not recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054754/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 12:14pm

Hi kahoun1, In addition to @jersey3422 helpful comments, I had 35 rounds of radiation for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100461/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 2:30pm

I can understand your concern about getting the right and the best doctor when youget to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759353/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115906/

Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 11:34am

Four things during my cancer journey that helped me keep track of everything from diagnosis/treatment options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077929/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 30 1:59pm

Hello. I had tonsil cancer in 2008. 33 radiation and 6 chemo. I cannot recall how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173147/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14 6:27am

I did last year. It wasn’t throat, but it was tonsil cancer and I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100087/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 5:50am

Spot on @crisatl as radiation is a gift that keeps on giving unfortunately. I am 16ys...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095425/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 7:24pm

I am not fully conversant with your condition, but feel there is always hope. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854424/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092556/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 12:56pm

I too was diagnosed with tonsil cancer May of last year. I had 4 needle biopsies,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066962/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13 6:55am

Hi @dgoinvestments Probably a good thing he has his tonsils as the cancer becomes contained there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975926/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

You may want to find out if the jaw bone has died, which supports the teeth....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682405/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

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