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I finished 7 weeks of proton therapy and Cisplatin chemo last September. I had my 3rd...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I had tonsilar cancer which affected the lymph nodes in the right side of my neck,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

@abes1068 I have had 7 weeks of head and neck radiation post surgery but primary tumor...

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Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

rosie100, I'm glad that you have a good attitude. I had a feeding tube. It was...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hello @knb2010 and welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. Speaking as a patient, I...

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Discussion: Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma Right Parotid + Accessory Parotid Gland

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Hi Colleen, Thank you for the welcome. I finished treatment in February of 2023. I still...

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Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

A year ago , I completed radiation treatments for cancer at the base of my tongue....

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Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Hi @cris2 That is about normal two to four weeks out. Swallowing requires the use of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I lost my taste buds for approximately 11 months but I gained them back in percentages....

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Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I had radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer. I completely lost my voice, had much phlegm...

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Discussion: Excess phlegm after oral cancer surgery: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

I wish you the best and I hope your procedure is 100% effective. I am seven...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2024

I just would like someone to take me seriously.how do I do that.i have hpv 16.a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

Hi Karl, I'm tagging @msherfinski to make sure that he sees your question about how he...

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Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

William, Thanks for your comments and advice. Today marks 2 weeks since my last radiation treatment...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I finished 28 radiation treatments for vocal cord cancer. About the middle of the second week...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

lilyann here. i too have been referred to emory voice after my 2 thyroid surgeries. thing...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Another surgery? I feel so bad for you that you had to be chopped up again....

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

From what I have read and what I experienced the peak of pain/symptoms was about 2-3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1488265/

Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 3:24pm

@phyllisg you and your husband are right to be concerned. Please ask about therapy for swallowing...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

@josk this is a perfect example of us not using muscles and they atrophy from lack...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

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