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After my surgery to remove the tumor in my tonsil, I refused radiation because it scared...

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Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2018

The original lymph node involvement had a small amount of extra capsular spread. Which I understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832246/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

@aloehr, I add my welcome. I'm also tagging fellow members like @jen75 @richard1990 @sepdvm who can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897418/

Discussion: Laser treatment for scar tissue post radiation of the throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Thank you all so much! Keep the feedback coming. We're doing a lotion recommended from his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033407/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 11:32am

Yes there is a huge difference between 9 days and 9 months. I am 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168537/

Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 10:33am

My diagnosis was almost identical to yours. I had the same tests,scans, biopsy etc. My Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156755/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma: How did this happen?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 7:33am

My husband finished radiation almost seven months ago. He has recently had an ENT surgeon open...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 9:44am

After I finished my 30 rounds of radiation I hit my rock bottom about 2-3 weeks...

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Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 9:29am

I am sorry to hear that your husband seems to have developed further tumors. From your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865254/

Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Hi Bruce, I am a born again Christian as well. Praise God for your faith. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939186/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I totally understand your concern. I went through the same radiation last year but no surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088908/

Discussion: When to return to work after radiation ends

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 5:56am

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Here is...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 6:37am

@sandralea58 Hi! It looks like same as my dad case and treatment offered. He was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817094/

Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I just had this surgery on the 16th. I originally had a small spot on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804077/

Discussion: Neck Dissection Lymph Node Removal/Sampling - Yes or No?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

I have decided to have the neck dissection surgery on October 27. It is my only...

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Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Sorry .. have not heard or aware of endoscopic salvage nasopharyngectomy treatment option, but then I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077325/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 29 3:36pm

Hi Andy the an I haven’t been able to swallow in 9 months again. This time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085496/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 10:13am

Hello thebgyn123 - I had stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma on tongue base and lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870371/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Due to radiation I’ve had the worst time swallowing. It’s been 9 years cancer free. Unfortunately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009990/

Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 10:08am

Sorry to hear this. It is an unexpected battle. It sounds like you and your husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884746/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

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