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Welcome @mrsjhagen18. Keep up the good oral hygiene. Sometimes treatment can have a cumulative effect. Here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91313/

Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2016

Hi. I had cancer in the left tonsil 16 years ago. Both tonsils and 1 node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226622/

Discussion: Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2025

Uterus 2009. Breast 2016. Radiation Recurrence in vaginal cuff 2017 radiation with brachytherapy The doctor I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707077/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 10, 2022

Thank you for this @gaybinator. My dad is getting ready to undergo 6 weeks of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696582/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

I would say it took me about 3-4 months after radiation before my taste and smell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259226/

Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

Unfortunately my treatment starts in 12 days so can’t go for therapy. Swallow and speech doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735995/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

@omaest I’m struggling with my weight gain as well. My last radiation was in October 2025...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485568/

Discussion: Severe long term side effects from head and neck radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 11:33am

I was told that radiation side effects present new challenges because people are living longer now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281186/

Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

I generally passed my dental checkup with flying color but since my radiation I started to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256585/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2025

Hi @gareygraham and welcome to the head and neck cancer group. Although I did not have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109043/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

I had nasopharyngeal cancer treatment in early 2006, and the late effects started in 2012 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061477/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Hi @robholdenried, I moved your question to this similar discussion that @calenbd, started - How long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903753/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Dana Farber is a highly regarded hospital and especially for head and neck cancer. They are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964840/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Hello midiwiz, I wascsame as you when found out about hpv 16 back of tongue. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935293/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

Bruce, Excellent description of your diagnosis. I just went through this exactly. (April 13, 2023) I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939811/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I vote for De-Escalation and Proton Radiation all the way. The best way I can explain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379980/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I had my esophagus stretched after 10 or more years following radiation treatment for cancer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506730/

Discussion: Is it safe to stretch a rebuilt swallowing area after 12 years?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 6:22pm

I too have undergone radiation in my neck and chemo for squamous cell carcinoma. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002987/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

I have surgery next Thursday to remove the residual primary and to do a lymph node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894291/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I feel this HARD! my husband is going through Larynx cancer healing from Radiation and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733939/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022