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For anyone who would like to read more about the physical and psychosocial impact of a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

@nbkod7b, there were several discussions about trismus related to head and neck cancer treatment where members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789360/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

My radiation for maxillary and ethmoid sinus cancer, after surgeries, was in late 2006. First thing...

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Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI/concussion?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 9:02am

In 2010 in had throat cancer of the pyriform sinus. I had 35 radiation and three...

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Discussion: Navigating my way through throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 1:12pm

Hello @maeono. Thankfully, our moderator/mentor William Olsen has explained important information to you concerning your brother....

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

@dloliver my cancer was near the vocal cords, the "Pyriform Sinus." On this site, I have...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

@tlhuckins-First off try not to be scared. Our minds can make sensations/symptoms worse, when we add...

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Discussion: Left Tonsil Swollen

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Dec 23, 2020

@tiatia11, sounds like you have a great Gastroenterologist. I had a Gastric Endoscopy performed to try...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Dear @henrytimmins, I suffered from esophageal (Pyriform Sinus) cancer and proceeded with the 33 radiation treatments....

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2021

Hello @ally3. After reading your question, I had to search my memory banks for the products...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Dear @sandralea58 My cancer was of the Pyriform Sinus, which is located around the vocal cord...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

I had throat cancer (piraform sinus) 15 years ago and had 35 radiations and 3 chemos....

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Having gone thru radiation, 29 treatments, and chemo, 3 infusions for hpv tonsil cancer in 2024,...

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Discussion: Issues with leaving home for Proton radiation -base of tongue HPV-16

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

Thank you for this @tomschwerdt. Doctors Arce/Ettinger removed a maxillary ameloblastoma in my right sinus cavity,...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

Hello coquest23, I cared for my former partner who had osteogenic sarcoma of the right maxillary...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Hi @vickimartin I see you are new here and I had given this post a while...

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Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer in a minor gland?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2025

Hello @nathdarzac, my husband recently went through treatment for Esthesioneuroblastoma in 2024. He had a large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402847/

Discussion: Any experience with treatment for Esthesioneuroblastoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

Dear @mindyt, I have had radiation for Pyriform Sinus Cancer. These two pouches, are located down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647999/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

In the early days of the pandemic lockdown, I had an MRI for my pituitary gland...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

In 1987, I had surgery for cervical cancer. In 2008 it was malignant melanoma on my...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 25, 2019