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Anyone had Botox in neck for stiffness in the neck. Radiation has really done a number...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314436/

Discussion: Fat grafting or Botox to relief pain & tightness after treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2025

@hillx001 Your experience is very similar to mine. Thanks for sharing. Do you take anything by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527199/

Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 7:36am

@cskippy No. I researched about red-light therapy and the amazing results with it. After a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463609/

Discussion: How do I know when I can get off my feeding tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond,, I’m so sorry to hear about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069988/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

My husband's big concern as we complete radiation is that he won't ever be able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100701/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

The only thing I can swallow without coughing is sips of water with my head turned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506266/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 9:43am

Oh yes for sure. I have about a finger and a half mouth opening but am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777400/

Discussion: Bone infection leading to trapezius flap surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

@robertpeters yes!! His nutritionist mentioned this & he does have that problem a lot of times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476742/

Discussion: What foods worked best during chemo & radiation for throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 12:50pm

I have just finished radiation for pharyngeal cancer and have no voice or taste. Every time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148237/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

@zenren14 hear you - and even with soups, it's difficult to swallow because when there are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450678/

Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

Hi, I have experienced internal inflammation in my throat, making it difficult to swallow and eat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381738/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with throat lymphedema after throat-cancer treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2025

Thank you for sharing. I’ve had feeding tube on 2 occasions. Now the surgeon says it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011824/

Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

Hello everyone. I do not remember where I discovered the best tip for swallowing pills. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215299/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2025

Can you share any sites or handouts which your swallow therapist or ENT have shown you?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044996/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I had one fitted to upper roof of mouth a few years back, after speech and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1556151/

Discussion: Palatal obturator

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

My Uncle Greg has been battling throat cancer for 8 yrs. He has recently been in...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Ditto. I'm 10months post radiation and chemo for tongue cancer. Had a recent swallow study and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181863/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

Welcome @kjwilson23, I'm tagging fellow members like @hargonagain and @jessskoldal who have tumors involving the sinus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909113/

Discussion: Anybody that had adenoid cystic carcinoma in sinus cavity?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I am two and a half months post radiation. Daily improvements but still have trouble with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950688/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

Thank you so much. Never heard of that med for coughing but will definitely ask about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038960/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

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