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Good news. The recovery from surgery is sooooo much easier than the recovery from radiation, which...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2024

When you say partial what do you mean? I lost on one side all of my...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Thank you for sharing your story with us, you have been through so much! I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771515/

Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

Hi @newtonguecancer, Welcome to Mayo Connect. With the potential for oral cancer, the first contacts would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759186/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

Hi @chamst and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can imagine that you are nervous about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595571/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2021

Thank you for your note. I'm so very sorry for the passing of your husband, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189311/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

Photon. Actually I don't even remember them giving me a choice. They said I needed it...

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 12:53pm

Hi nancy101, I normally do two teaspoons a day today. However, I would do three a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 1:36pm

I had squamous cell carcinoma at the base of my tongue just below my epiglottis. It...

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Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I did the simulation today and I start radiation next Thursday. New MRI showed no cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811659/

Discussion: Neck Dissection Lymph Node Removal/Sampling - Yes or No?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Hi. Jano here from Jacksonville, FL. Almost 2 yrs in remission. Had tumor on the back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174400/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2018

@johnfinaz, wow! What an inspiring story you have. You give good advice about getting more than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946231/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Good Evening all. I am in the process of fighting my second cancer at the age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174459/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

I had tonsil cancer back in 2008 and in looking at my notes, it took me...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Thank you I'm so sorry. This may be the case for my husband as well. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070453/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Thank you cris2 for sharing that. We still have not made the decision on surgery vs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035026/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

I experienced lymphedema after radiation for SCC on the base of the tongue and a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993023/

Discussion: How to help a cancer patient undergoing treatment with nutrition?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

My oral surgeon has recommended that I try and keep the few teeth left in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265283/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 9:55pm

I am 72 years old. I just completed this in March- 7 weeks radiation and 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356710/

Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26 8:34am

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