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Hi @fxdwing, I’m so sorry to hear about your current health concerns. I was treated for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218102/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2018

I am getting a PET scan on Monday with a follow up appointment with a radiologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799584/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Sorry for my delayed response. As explained to me, the current science confirms that there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369066/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

Hello @catlyn. That is an interesting question. I have not been diagnosed with that and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357803/

Discussion: Vascular Issues Post-Treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2025

Hi @14benj7, I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356193/

Discussion: Voice loss years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

Hi Tom, good luck with your targeted treatment. Here is my story: I was recently diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944900/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

My wife has worked through the post-radiation throat symptoms with periodic pre-meal Magic Mouthwash swishes and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262446/

Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2025

I had chemo photon radiation (35rounds) for left tonsil cancer back in 2008 and to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174161/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

I'm sorry you are so uncomfortable. It isn't a pleasant experience at all. They don't focus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508666/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with painful throat after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 8:41am

I don’t know why - I had a NAVars test in December that was negative- I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001072/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

I used a naturopathic doctor in conjunction with my medical team and she recommended zinc supplements....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925613/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

I had i week of radiation but developed thrush that I couldn't shake so I told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808799/

Discussion: Esthesioneuroblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

I'm not saying I'm going to the best Hospital for Cancer, but its on the top...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784057/

Discussion: Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Pretty much the same thing for me. Had 4 teeth pulled prior to Radiation then the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445361/

Discussion: Dental treatment before rad denied by insurance

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

You definitely need someone to take you to treatment, you will most likely be on pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294946/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

Hi @june7 and welcome to our group. It sounds like you have things under control for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026348/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I don’t know if I’m fortunate or not but at 68 I do not need surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867503/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

My husband will start radiation and chemotherapy tomorrow for cancer that began at the base of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814750/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Hi there, I think you should call on friends, family if you can. The radiation made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174462/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Sorry for your condition . . . I received Cyberknife radiation treatment for prostate cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987443/

Discussion: nerve pain post radiation therapy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023