Head & Neck Cancer Support Group | Page 42

Hello I’m Melinda I had laryngeal cancer Squamous cell - I’m 1 1/2 years in remission...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2021

After radiation I had to have a tracheotomy put in my throat ended up closing to...

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Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2021

I forgot to mention that due to scarring caused by radiation I cannot fully open my...

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Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

I really feel for everyone going through long-term effects. The hard part for me is no...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

Not knowing how extensive your surgery was, I can share that most of my face has...

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Discussion: Libtayo (cemiplimab) treatment for SCC...any comments?

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Posted: Jul 26, 2024

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

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Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2025

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

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

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

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

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Posted: Nov 4, 2018

@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

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

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

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

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

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025