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Yes I did say no surgery. I am an elderly women with no expectation of living...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799589/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Jan from Jacksonville.......Hi Steve, welcome to the club. Ugh! My 18 mos petscan is tomorrow Jan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174422/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

@1gnforty1, as you probably already know mucosal melanoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243785/

Discussion: Cancer of the nasal vestibule: What are the treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 12:08pm

Just like you I had a diagnosis of HPV-16 SCC in The base of my tongue....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209393/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 7:37pm

My understanding is the radiation should have destroyed the entire tumor, at least that is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151373/

Discussion: How long does radiation impact the tumor after treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

Chemo and radiation made my skin very dry and flaky. It took a couple of months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016415/

Discussion: Dry skin after chemo and radiation treatments: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Hello everyone, I’m in the waiting room for my husband has the TORS surgery today at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906715/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Hello Stephanie. I know the shock state you are in and sympathize. I want to recommend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174439/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2018

I am 66 years old and had the exact same diagnosis as your dad. In my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823412/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Hi Elaine. I have had dental problems after radiotherapy. The two bottom front teeth are hanging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174449/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2018

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?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 11 11:45am

Same with me...tonsils and a bunch of nodes on left. Surgeon was adamant that I hold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035839/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Getting my results for my 3 year scan today. The radiation, as many have experienced, caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965218/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Hi @doug85254 and welcome. It can take a while for an appetite to come back however...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944318/

Discussion: Following tongue resection, I have no appetite. Is this normal?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

@dalejohnson That sounds like progress Dale. Here in New Zealand we don't have "de-escalated" treatment yet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614241/

Discussion: Starting de-escalated treatment for base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2021

Hello. I had 35 rounds of radiation and 3 treatments of cisplatin in 2015. For the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346352/

Discussion: Radiation & cisplatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 8:44am

Thank you so much for your information. I am worried about my speech because I make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341182/

Discussion: Had a Biopsy of my Tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 5:07pm

In 2009 I discovered a lump in my throat. I was diagnosed as having squamous cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241079/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

Hi @gratefuldad and welcome to Connect. I suspect someone will have an input as to current...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266631/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 2:04pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198428/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

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