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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...

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Discussion: Nerve damage

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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?

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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

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Posted: Jan 9 7:44am

That's a lot of suffering for one person @mrsfootdoc. You are blessed to have a positive...

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Discussion: Late effect stage 4 tonsil & tongue cancer 18 years ago

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Posted: Apr 14 7:49am

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?

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Posted: Oct 24, 2021

Lori I am so sorry to hear of your cancer battle again. I know how painful...

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Discussion: Black Tongue

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Posted: Jun 13, 2023

@jen75, do not worry about vocal cord (VC) paralysis. There are many, many people that underwent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843207/

Discussion: How long after radiation did it take to get your voice back?

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Posted: Apr 14, 2023

I finished radiation & chemo treatment (35 rad & 7 wks chemo) Nov. 5, 2021, for...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Feb 26, 2023

After surgery and lots of homework and talking to others I opt out of radiation. Chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037058/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

My otolyngologist looked at mine and was 💯 sure it was cancer, but still did a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989183/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with Squamous Cell Tonsil cancer without a biopsy

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Posted: Dec 31, 2023

You are a GOD sent I have just been diagnosed with this same cancer in the...

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

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Posted: Apr 26, 2023

I initially had this throat cancer in 2020 and had the full radiaiton treatments and chemo....

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

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Posted: Oct 17, 2022

I have had this as well following tongue cancer surgery, chemo and radiation. I use a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202515/

Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

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Posted: Jan 2 2:02pm

I'm from the Boston area and suffering from neck fibrosis. No one I consult with has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359383/

Discussion: Fat grafting or Botox to relief pain & tightness after treatment?

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Posted: Jul 29 3:09pm

My husband had oral cancer in his cheek. After surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, he can not...

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Discussion: Oncology Dentist: Is it recommended to see a specialist?

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023

Hello @phylissg, Knowing nothing about your situation, I can only relate my own experience. For approximately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104723/

Discussion: Preventing pneumonia

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Posted: Jul 13, 2024

I went through radiation and chemo about this time last year. I had a cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055654/

Discussion: How to deal with constant stress and worry as caregiver?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Good morning @karenjf. My name is Merry and I am a Mentor for Connect, mostly lung...

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

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Posted: Jun 9, 2019

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