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Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer on my left side and it was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229448/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 2:18pm

Hi @pampou, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312678/

Discussion: 15 years after parotid cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 25 2:50pm

I had 35 rounds of radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3 rounds of cisplatin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084326/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

I also had HPV+ tonsil cancer and was scared to death about the treatment but after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205839/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 8:18am

I went through radiation therapy for tonsil cancer and finished 35 sessions just about a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169245/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

Radiotherapy works well but slowly and it can damage your throat and neck badly, it throws...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034484/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

Lastly, Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093361/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

It’s been a challenging week for us. Our car needs repair, the dryer broke, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888562/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in February. SCC HPV16 pos. Tors was not recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054754/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hi, I did research years ago when I was going through my tonsil cancer journey and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231579/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 12:33pm

Hi kahoun1, In addition to @jersey3422 helpful comments, I had 35 rounds of radiation for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100461/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I can understand your concern about getting the right and the best doctor when youget to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759353/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Hi nancy101, I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320301/

Discussion: Extremely tired 6 weeks after finishing treatments chemo and radiatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 1:56pm

Hi John I finished 7 wks radiation and 7 rounds of chemo in January 2024. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348654/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115906/

Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Hi @midiwiz, I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer on my left side of my mouth on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308736/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20 2:19pm

Hi @lnelsonj, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276531/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 2:36pm

Four things during my cancer journey that helped me keep track of everything from diagnosis/treatment options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077929/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

I had HPV T1N0 tonsil cancer and had TORS surgery last month. Since I had no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190405/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

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, 2024