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Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

So interesting, thanks for sharing. December 28, 2021, I had adenoid cystic carcinoma in my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908934/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

@sandy8043 I'm new to the group i received red light therap 3 days a week while...

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Discussion: Anyone have success with red light therapy for radiation effects?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

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, 2025

Hi, I'm the wife of a cancer head/throat cancer. When my husband started get the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224093/

Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

I have the results of the post NavDx and my number was zero. Dr said this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921383/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Hi Loli, My fiance's cancer is in the base of his tongue and lymphnode on his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174563/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2021

I had tongue cancer with a partial removal on April 6 at John Hopkins my physician...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111848/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2016

@ How about the after care. I live in VA. but would be willing to travel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111872/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

Many prayers for you. Radiation is NO joke. here I thought my husband will slide thorough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746452/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

My husband has dysphagia from late effect of radiation treatment some 35 years ago, and is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332032/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2025

When they can start radiation is a question for your doctor. I wish you well. Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796909/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Radiation normally keeps working 2-3 weeks AFTER your last round. So you are at about peak...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428903/

Discussion: 4 weeks after 6 chemo/35 radiation still lot throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

Hi @ponygirlnd and welcome to Connect and specifically the head and neck group. You pose an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266864/

Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI/concussion?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

@bonepool I had radiation and chemo about 18 mo ago for tonsil cancer. I received swallowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495637/

Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 11:15am

@sandy8043 My husband is about to start 7 weeks of radiation and possibly 3 chemo sessions....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1436223/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

I wish you the best. You’re tough. I took cisplantin and etopiside in 2015 several rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208067/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

I have a question for those of you that have had neck radiation, which is most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1433284/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2025

Some people get lymphedema and some don't. I had a few affected lymph nodes. The radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195449/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Hi @psgstl and welcome to the Head and Neck cancer group. Radiation is the gift that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194373/

Discussion: Possible nerve damage from head radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024