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I seem to be recovering well. The swelling in my face is receding, the leg is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267387/

Discussion: Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jun 30, 2019

Before my treatments started during the education that my awesome Radiation Oncologist giving me he told...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2018

Maple syrup is very expensive here! Yes, it is important to keep the weight up for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176495/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2017

I had same issues. Got feeding tube. All really good now and weight back on. Haven’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400780/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

William, thanks so much. At my age would be happy to go on as it is....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170062/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

Hi Stephen Just like @56tburd - I have never heard of any nor been aware of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307129/

Discussion: Relief from Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2025

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, 2024

Yes I am experiencing excessive mucous and heavy green phlegm. I was told it was my...

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Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I had oral cancer with removal of lymph nodes and part of jaw bone! Any help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065129/

Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

Hopefully not. Most people that had what I had as far as neck cancer and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050279/

Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

I’ve had larynx cancer tumour 4.5 c3.4 had traechea 7 rounds of chemo and 35 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037727/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Just a quick reply to William, my pain was a constant throat and tongue pain that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016533/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Hi Jano , Thank you so much , surgery went well, my surgeon said the mass...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011729/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

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, 2024

Hi @janet145824 and welcome to the Head and Neck group. I am sorry that your radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009949/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I was undergoing radiation for larynx cancer. I got esophagitis early on in my treatments, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988036/

Discussion: How to help a cancer patient undergoing treatment with nutrition?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Hello, As for me XyliMelts did not work. In fact they made my mouth feel gummy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959766/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Hi Thank you for your input. I did not have radiation, but I have had four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948847/

Discussion: Following tongue resection, I have no appetite. Is this normal?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I too had a great fear of needles, surgery and doctors. Not so much now. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922157/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

You have been through so much, and your attitude is an inspiration. My question is: can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917078/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

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