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Hi, I'm new to the group. I have what you had, and am starting chemoradiation March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025451/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 10:42am

Thanks all. Everyone has a slightly tweaked version of the same thing but hopefully the longterm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035193/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 11:37am

My HPV+ cancer was diagnosed Nov 2022 when I had a lump on the left side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811143/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

Hello @joemae1 You need more information from your medical team but I can reassure you that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174530/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

It is a battle, as you know from your renal cancer, but you can get thru...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218524/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2018

Get magic mouthwash. It's a perscription compound with a few things in it including lidocaine. Numbs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970101/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

My husband has had a feeding tube now for one entire year. He was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035805/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 11:21am

I had a large tumor on the base of my tongue between my tonsils and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026273/

Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 5:40pm

I did last year. It wasn’t throat, but it was tonsil cancer and I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100087/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 5:50am

Spot on @crisatl as radiation is a gift that keeps on giving unfortunately. I am 16ys...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095425/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 7:24pm

Hi. My Doctor did tell me it might take a few weeks after radiation to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704318/

Discussion: 3 weeks Laryngitis or Hoarse voice: Late side effect of radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2022

Prior to radiation and chemo my oncologist insisted that my lower molars and wisdom teeth be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894181/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

My husband has not started chemo and radiation since the cancer was not all gotten with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058172/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 8:48am

Have you completed your 30 rounds of radiation? If so that was quick. Yes the Navdx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033547/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 3:18pm

I am a SCC base of tongue pioneer. I was diagnosed in 2006. Had 2 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025720/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 7:52pm

The effects of radiation will continue for the life of the patient. In my case, they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849390/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

Strange...I had Stage 4 as well, and immunotherapy was not even on the table. Radiation...the gift...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961689/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

@ascc17 good to see you again. Great posts about your journey. I think @fwpoole @hrhwilliam @alpaca...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817740/

Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

I had 35 treatments of radiation ending April 3. Along with those I had 7 treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218100/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2018

That's the way I feel. Wait until you have a stroke, then we'll address your concerns....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051014/

Discussion: Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 8:11am

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