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Yes I do know that they do video visits and the Head and Neck Oncologist Dr....

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Discussion: Concerned Caregiver: Oral SCC lymph nodes involved

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 9:55am

Have seen a neurologist yet? I have extensive radiation damage to my neck which causes pain...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 5:16pm

My husband is 15 years out from tonsil cancer with radiation. He is unable to eat...

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Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2018

Hi Andy the an I haven’t been able to swallow in 9 months again. This time...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Sorry .. have not heard or aware of endoscopic salvage nasopharyngectomy treatment option, but then I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

@sandralea58 Hi! It looks like same as my dad case and treatment offered. He was diagnosed...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I just had this surgery on the 16th. I originally had a small spot on the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

I have decided to have the neck dissection surgery on October 27. It is my only...

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Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Xylimelts are the best! I too have tried many products for dry mouth (I'm 8 months...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 8:51am

I had squamous cell tonsil (HPV) removed cancer and I did ask about proton therapy. My...

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I am 71, and 18 years out of nasopharyngeal carcinoma IV. Was ok after radiation and...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

Hi @jimfitz and welcome to the Head and Neck group. The pain moments you are having...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Due to radiation I’ve had the worst time swallowing. It’s been 9 years cancer free. Unfortunately...

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Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Hello thebgyn123 - I had stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma on tongue base and lymph nodes...

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Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

I was diagnosed with the exact same thing last February. I underwent 35 rounds of radiation...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

Hi robolobo, For a PET scan, you get to drink this lovely drink of fluid which...

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Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Sorry to hear this. It is an unexpected battle. It sounds like you and your husband...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I am sorry to hear that your husband seems to have developed further tumors. From your...

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Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue and Neck March 2023....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Hello @hrhwilliam Thank you for your warm welcome to the group. Thanks too for your ideas,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

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