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This is pretty spot on for me too for the swallowing difficulties. I had 35 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350618/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 7:35pm

I have (had? I don't know when I can actually say "had") HPV type 33 tonsil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190410/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

I have the same symptoms although mine are mild. For nose stuffiness I use nasal spray...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971589/

Discussion: Chronic ear pain and stuffy nose after throat cancer treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Hi @14benj7, I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356193/

Discussion: Voice loss years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25 1:10pm

Hi @uma1, I bought a Philips VoiceTracer DVT1160 ($42 on Amazon) to record every appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370631/

Discussion: Biopsy for suspected melanoma metastasis and possibly another cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 1:57pm

This was great thank you , im going in for TORS rt tonsil cancer on 1/28...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222199/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 11:52am

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer that had spread to my lymph nodes 2 years ago-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338141/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 9:27pm

Hi @dmg64, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347331/

Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 1:31pm

Hi. My diagnosis for tonsil cancer is as follows: P16 positive cT1N1M0 at this point. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137836/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

I was diagnosed with HPV tonsil cancer 6 years ago. I had surgery, 33 throat radiations...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618550/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2021

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089218/

Discussion: When to return to work after radiation ends

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Hi Sue, Interesting info, I have had low RBCs too since 2008 where I had 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360155/

Discussion: Is anaemia a common side effect of treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30 3:25pm

Hi @darapoza, Interesting and glad it worked in 2 sessions. I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264178/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 12:49pm

I was also just diagnosed with tonsil cancer. I’ve had 10 biopsies, and a tonsillectomy. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867478/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

In my experience, people have been supportive and understanding and I’ve found it sincere. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243654/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 10:15am

Hi @handyman69 and welcome. Stage 4 tonsil cancer? Fine one day and the next not so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997746/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

I'm 16 months after 30 radiation and 3 chemo sessions for tonsil cancer. My taste is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377447/

Discussion: Head and neck cancer: Saliva production still low after treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 23 11:59am

I was diagnosed w hpv tonsil cancer that had metastasized to my lymph nodes 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381625/

Discussion: Hpv positive tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 8:57pm

I also had tonsil cancer in 2016. My cancer originated in my left tonsil and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394580/

Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I had chemo photon radiation (35rounds) for left tonsil cancer back in 2008 and to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174161/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

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