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Boost with 360 calories (rich chocolate) has all the nutrients you need. According to my surgeon...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

They link to HPV+ cancer head and neck provided for a different treatment plan than from...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

It's tough but doable. Usually 6 weeks of short weekday radiation treatments which last about 15...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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Posted: Oct 5, 2022

I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in the back of my tongue. The tumor was...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

Hi, my name is Elaine, and I have been having dental problems over the past 6...

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

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Posted: Apr 22, 2018

I have , seven months after my radiation ended , my neck is stiff and has...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2020

Radiation day 4 and 5 had a little more skin soreness. Mederma helped. Ringing was worse...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Hello @jtpokerguy and welcome to the discussion. The mucous is not unusual and should subside eventually....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Welcome, @roblem. As a long time survivor of tonsil cancer, I'm confident your experience would be...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 2:33pm

It's been 7 years since treatment for me. My carotid arteries are closing I have non...

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Discussion: Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 9:23pm

I have to agree with Stephen on this. Get a diagnosis. Get a biopsy. Then go...

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6 11:54am

I can talk and swallow though not as well as I would like and definitely not...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23 9:16am

I suggest creating a list of questions to ask your cancer team about radiation and cetuximab...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Absolutely having this problem with my Husbands Larynx Cancer Radiation Treatment. He has had to have...

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Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Hey Dave, Most times radiation results no saliva as it did for me. I will be...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

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Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Hi Steve! We are so happy to have you here. It sounds like you’ve been through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174418/

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

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Posted: Jan 21, 2018

@paulrees Thanks so much for taking the time to share your journey in detail. We thank...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 larynx cancer in 2021. They gave us very little...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

I had SCC on the base of my tongue and a couple of lymph nodes in...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Hi Steve, welcome to the group. March will be my fifth anniversary, and tomorrow I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174415/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2018

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