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I had chemo radiation for left tonsil cancer back in 2008 and to help with the...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

@rllampton Hello, sounds like you are in good hands and moving forward at a good clip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522535/

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

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Posted: Mar 8 1:45pm

I finished radiation/chemo treatment for tonsil cancer 14 months ago. My taste has somewhat returned but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345864/

Discussion: What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?

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Posted: Jul 11, 2025

When I had my initial diagnosis for tonsil cancer I had severe ear pain that made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197137/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

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Posted: Dec 25, 2024

I too have had HPV tonsil cancer and just wanted to say all of the comments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197356/

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

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Posted: Dec 26, 2024

Good morning to all, Today is my one year Whippleversary as I have Pancreatic cancer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975780/

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

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Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I have the same symptoms although mine are mild. For nose stuffiness I use nasal spray...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971589/

Discussion: Chronic ear pain and stuffy nose after throat cancer treatment

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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

I have (had? I don't know when I can actually say "had") HPV type 33 tonsil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190410/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

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Posted: Dec 14, 2024

This was great thank you , im going in for TORS rt tonsil cancer on 1/28...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222199/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

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Posted: Jan 26, 2025

I was diagnosed with HPV tonsil cancer 6 years ago. I had surgery, 33 throat radiations...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618550/

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

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Posted: Jul 21, 2021

Hi. My diagnosis for tonsil cancer is as follows: P16 positive cT1N1M0 at this point. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137836/

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

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Posted: Sep 7, 2024

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer and it was in 3 lymph nodules one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089218/

Discussion: When to return to work after radiation ends

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Posted: Jun 18, 2024

I was also just diagnosed with tonsil cancer. I’ve had 10 biopsies, and a tonsillectomy. A...

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Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

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Posted: May 27, 2023

This is pretty spot on for me too for the swallowing difficulties. I had 35 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350618/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

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Posted: Jul 17, 2025

Hi @darapoza, Interesting and glad it worked in 2 sessions. I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264178/

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

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Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Hi @handyman69 and welcome. Stage 4 tonsil cancer? Fine one day and the next not so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997746/

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

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Posted: Jan 15, 2024

In my experience, people have been supportive and understanding and I’ve found it sincere. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243654/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

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Posted: Feb 23, 2025

Hi @dmg64, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347331/

Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

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Posted: Jul 13, 2025

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer that had spread to my lymph nodes 2 years ago-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338141/

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

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Posted: Jun 29, 2025

Hi @uma1, I bought a Philips VoiceTracer DVT1160 ($42 on Amazon) to record every appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370631/

Discussion: Biopsy for suspected melanoma metastasis and possibly another cancer

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Posted: Aug 14, 2025

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