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Josk. Did you decide on the feeding tube in advance, or was the decision made after...

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Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

I have very similar experience. I am enjoying more solids now 4 months out of radiation....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

HI Colleen! Thanks for the info. I'm getting my treatment in Az. First chemo and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239430/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

I don’t recall the specific type, but it was HPV related. He had 35 radiation treatments...

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

I have had so.luch radiation with two cancer diagnosis. Nasalpharangeal in 2021 and tongue 2024. This...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

Thanks for replying! No, it is not HPV. We think that it traveled via lymphatic spread....

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Discussion: Head and Neck surgeon or plastic surgeon

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

It’s been a challenging week for us. Our car needs repair, the dryer broke, and the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

@zenren14 Bottled water was my answer. I never drank so much water, or milk for that...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

@josk I too would like to know if it is available in Toronto. Suffering with neck...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2025

I just got my diagnosis Biopsy scheduled for May 8. After that they will tell me...

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Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

Welcome @ileanabalcu. We have a couple of caregivers in the Head & Neck Cancer group. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174427/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Hi @kwyckoff, the diagnosis of vocal cord cancer must've come as a shock. And now you...

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Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

do you recommend having any radiation or chemo therapy after having a surgery for squamous cell...

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Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

Please let us know how you are doing. Joe has been doing standard 7 weeks radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369102/

Discussion: Negative NavDx Pre Treatment HPV16 Squamous Cell Cervical Lymph Node

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

Yes it can be frustrating and Everyone just wants to go back to normal or a...

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Discussion: Having right lateral neck disection. Is shoulder weakness common?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2025

Just wanted to update the group that they did CT scan in Feb 2024 and they...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

I understand your view and doubts. I went to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I feel they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940287/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Hi @planetsunrise & @chebo1954, In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused...

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Discussion: Tonsillectomy & neck lymph node removal at the sometime surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2025

Hi. Thank you for your well wishes. I did ask the oncologist - why not RAI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183411/

Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

Hello @grizz20, I do not know anyone and had to look this cancer up. However, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174514/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2020