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They are aware. He had TORs surgery Jan 26 and had not been able to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100765/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I needed to have an eyelid weight placed about 5 weeks after surgery, to enable me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019050/

Discussion: Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

My name is Cheyenne and I am a 72 year old male diagnosed with stage 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853427/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

I received 35 standard radiation treatments in Portland Oregon @ Knight Cancer Center - part of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817808/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

I also had radiation on my back. The last three days of treatment I asked the...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

I completed radiation in early September and I have very dry mouth, especially at night. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782289/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

@Loribmt I ended up with 2 rounds of chemo (Cisplaten). I declined the 3rd because it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633657/

Discussion: Mucositis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2021

I am so sorry to hear this. Your suffering is very sad. I have residual side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262594/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:14am

My husband had chemo and radiation, this is going on four months since last treatment and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

After extensive TORS surgery in throat and removal of 18 lymph nodes my husband has pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056244/

Discussion: Nerve damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

I had lingual tonsil cancer 2006 with chemo and radiation treatment. all went well until two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834068/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

The tumor in my neck was 6 cm ... and yes it was in the lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805682/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Sore mouth and tongue after finishing radiation 3 weeks ago. 24 hours a day I feel...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

I don't think you will lose all hearing Ross but I do have one friend who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286211/

Discussion: Hearing loss after radiation treatment for head and neck cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2019

sakota- No I wasn't. I have never heard about him or any studies on Multifocal adenocarcinoma....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232756/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 9, 2018

Thank you for the reply. Dental care is a big deal even before starting Radiation. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289174/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 6:11pm

Hi, Thanks so much for your reply, it is super helpful and appreciated. My husband’s surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289935/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 7:14pm

Thank you all so much! Keep the feedback coming. We're doing a lotion recommended from his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033407/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

@aloehr, I add my welcome. I'm also tagging fellow members like @jen75 @richard1990 @sepdvm who can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897418/

Discussion: Laser treatment for scar tissue post radiation of the throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

The original lymph node involvement had a small amount of extra capsular spread. Which I understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832246/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

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