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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

I have HPV+ SCC of unknown origin also. PET showed only one lymph node affected. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368421/

Discussion: Negative NavDx Pre Treatment HPV16 Squamous Cell Cervical Lymph Node

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 1:41pm

Nasopharyngeal and lymph node Mets. 20 yrs out from radiation/chemo. Now at 68 yrs old battling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185604/

Discussion: What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

I had chemotherapy and radiation twice within two years, my brain was mush afterward. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303713/

Discussion: Radiation impact on cognitive functioning/memory

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 14 6:17am

After I finished my 30 rounds of radiation I hit my rock bottom about 2-3 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106469/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

My husband finished radiation almost seven months ago. He has recently had an ENT surgeon open...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004043/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Yes, my thyroid was damaged from 2 rounds of radiation and I now take daily meds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322361/

Discussion: What are the Side effects of radiotherapy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 2:00pm

It took several months before I really got back to normal and felt good. It took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104420/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790719/

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 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

My experience was with Squamous Cell cancer at the base of my tongue. It had spread...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061803/

Discussion: Cancer wrapped around carotid artery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2024

I also had issues with thick mucus in my throat during and after radiation treatments. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833727/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

My daughter (37) has had a tumor removed from the palm of her hand . It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795970/

Discussion: Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

@mindyt, can you tell me what your diagnosis was (Tx/Ny, etc) and what treatment you endured...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645668/

Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2021

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