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Hello @brschultz33 and welcome to Connect. It is so hard to make these medical decisions, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923880/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Dear @mindyt, I have had radiation for Pyriform Sinus Cancer. These two pouches, are located down...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

So far ok, so much to take in. We had a simple quiet life, never either...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007781/

Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

Hi Colleen, The phlegm symptoms are still there, but less severe than they were during radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945836/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

@dan59 welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You are definitely not alone. I moved your comment to...

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Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

My name is Benjamin Hartman. I was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2012 in my...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2018

"@nlovejoy Hi, I was stage 3 when they found tumor in lower esophagus during endoscopy to...

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Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 9:29pm

My husband is receiving treatment for mucosal melanoma in his right sinus cavity. He was referred...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 8:51am

RE: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma - New Patient Hi, I'm Lenny. I'm a 70 year old woman recently...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

nmsstauffer, My sister had tongue cancer 22 years ago. She had surgery at Mayo Scottsdale and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

I was diagnosed late last year - surgery to remove left tonsil and neck dissection in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339665/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 10:45am

I have not. I did the radiation route. I just came to say I’ll be praying...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Hi I have never thought of Salonpas patches throughout my nasopharyngeal cancer treatment (that was more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058790/

Discussion: Nerve damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

Age-old question perhaps, but not sure which sources to trust. What, if any, truth is there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893423/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I don't have any alternate advice, but I am about to begin chemo/radiation for HPV tongue/tonsil...

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Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 7:44am

Thank you @colleenyoung! We will definitely reach out for a second opinion when we reach a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163415/

Discussion: Help Needed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Hi @weedman and welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. 33 filters removed. I often...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013533/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

Jake, I too entertain the use of Udder Balm both regular & medicated (for the nasty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915093/

Discussion: Dry skin after chemo and radiation treatments: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I noticed that I started reaching for a Kleenex every time I sat down to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850010/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2023