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In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105442/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

My case was extremely similar to yours. TORS for base of tongue tumor. Also neck dissection....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123567/

Discussion: Standard Procedure for Stage 1 OPSCC P16+?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

I have HPV16 tongue cancer. I was diagnosed in September 2022. I finally had a biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824833/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Hello, I had Hyperfractioal Radiation ( Radiation twice daily) had Larynx Cancer Stage 3, couldn't or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776700/

Discussion: What is the best option for stage 3 vocal cords (laryngeal) cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

calenbd, After 35 radiation sessions, I lost my voice for over one year. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754605/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

I never smoked drank and don't have HPV which would have been good I understand as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111891/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2017

Dear Lilyann So very very sorry for all of your complications. As someone said, live your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162624/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

My husband is just over one year out from his last radiation for pharyngeal cancer. His...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108834/

Discussion: Roof of mouth still severely irritated 4 weeks post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

Yes I was aware of Radiation/ Chemo being a possibility. That will depend on how they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897381/

Discussion: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): Any tips pre & post surgery?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hi, I had Larynx Cancer, had Hypofractional Rad, twice daily. Was it Rough , Yes, finished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776689/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

This is my story and what my husband and I have experienced. Hopefully it will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848657/

Discussion: Test for HPV and cryoablation for tonsils

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

I see it - I just wanted to know if you were tested for mycobacteria and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333638/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2021

@sews I received radiation in 2001 for breast cancer following a lumpectomy and chemo. I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224112/

Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2018

I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. I had TORS surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986707/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi Pam, your situation sounds so similar to mine. Biopsy, MOHS (with 6 passes, it had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051069/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SSC) with perineural invasion (PNI)

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

Hello . I was diagnosed with SCC HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229491/

Discussion: Seeking Support: First Mayo Appointment for Husband's Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 3:27pm

Hi @brad78 I posted a discussion about side effects of radiation a while back. here is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027386/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Radiation treatment to the neck will usually be tolerated in the initial first few weeks. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814579/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

I finished my treatment on my head and neck 3 months ago. I’m doing a sleep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255131/

Discussion: Radiation therapy and CPAP mask

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:06pm

Hello sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Yes I had the same treatment for base iftongue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226856/

Discussion: Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 10:18am

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