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I was 65 when I began radiation and chemo treatment for SCC on the base of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291321/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 3:27pm

Thank you Colleen. I don't know if there is a cardio-oncology group here. I was treated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161716/

Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

I agree with @jonesja with 4-5 months. For me I had some pain for almost a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079754/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Jonesja and I are very similar. 58 diagnosed April 2023 Stage 1 with right lymph node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034513/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I would have your Doctor explain every bit of the risks that go with that! knowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735787/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

Hope you are doing well now🙏🏻 I have decided I have to trust my mayo drs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035427/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

I go to the Duke Sarcoma Clinic in Durham N.C . ( Had original radiation there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840921/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

Hello . My case was very close to yours. I was diagnosed with SCC HPV 16+cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275524/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 10:52am

I was diagnosed with HPV cancer of base of tongue March 2023. I had TORS surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962747/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Your words have comforted me too. Thank you for sharing your cancer journey. I too have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232887/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 21, 2019

Just FYI, the HPV type, particularly 16 or 18 type appears to be the most successful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242756/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 7:25am

my surgeon removed lymph nodes from both sides even though the malignant nodes were on one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195713/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Hi I am actually concerned about this too. My radiologist says in it is a 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191642/

Discussion: Recurrent radiation-induced sarcoma in head and neck area

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

I had surgery in January and still no radiation. Going well so far. But every case...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105040/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Diagnosis was back in June of this year surgery in Oct. Throat feels ok but ears...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985583/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

So sorry for the appointments you have coming up. But they are covering all the bases....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839921/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

@rubagaddal, any update about the cyst discovered on the left jaw and lung nodules? How are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835741/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I have trismus as a result of lymphoma in my mouth. After chemo and radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789300/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

So sorry about your trismus I had radiation for mouth cancer in 2018 never once did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703606/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2022

Hi @debow1256 and welcome to Connect. I'm not exactly sure where on the throat the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260255/

Discussion: Throat Cancer Caregiver: What to expect after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 10:53am

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