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I was diagnosed exactly the same in May 2022. Doctors completed exploratory robotic surgery to identify...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

hi, i have a burnning tongue that dosen't go away. I finish the RT and Chemo...

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Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2022

Shanna, I had the TORS trans oral robotic surgery for my left tonsil which was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863339/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

7 years ago I was told that proton doesn’t work and that “old school” is my...

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I had the same thing happen to me with the thyroid getting destroyed and getting hypothyroidism...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119522/

Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 12:08pm

I can’t give you medical advice. Excessive? Not really considering you had lymph node involvement. Of...

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Discussion: Standard Procedure for Stage 1 OPSCC P16+?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 8:43pm

Hi I have 3 abnormal lymph nodes and one a submandibular one under my jaw is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793915/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

My husband is going through the same thing. Can you tell me how long the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741123/

Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

I had chemo and 35 radiation. There are two types of chemo. One is harsh and...

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

Hi @shielashepperd thanks for your response. So glad to hear you are making excellent progress, post-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831599/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

For the past several weeks since I started radiation and chemo treatment.and recently finishing A Galliume...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I think my epiglottis was damaged by radiation, but it took about 30 years for the...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

My guess and just a guess it started around tonsils as u say and spread to...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

You and @tomschwerdt were right on target so far!! Sloane finally got in touch with me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992372/

Discussion: Metastatic renal cell cancer: Cyst in maxilla bone area

Support Group: Kidney Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 10:05am

I had treatment for HPV+ base of tongue cancer with chemoradiation and it took a good...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 14 8:06am

Thanks for the welcome Colleen. I was diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160353/

Discussion: Chills and Extreme Fatigue After Cancer Treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21 8:54am

Hi Sue Thanks for your feedback - and yes, my doctor is aware of my severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060713/

Discussion: Nerve damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 2 8:32am

Mantle cell lymphoma. Large lump under my left jaw and due to start radiation for it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832234/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

One other note. Stretching the jaw is imperative after surgery and especially after radiation as trismus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985447/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Stephanie, I have many friends online that have had radiation to the mouth/throat area. Mucus is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740173/

Discussion: Tracheotomy after Larynx cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

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