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That seems about right as treatment goes, assuming surgery to remove said lump is included. I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

Surgery scheduled for this week. Right tonsillectomy, base of tongue biopsy sectioning? (not sure of proper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239256/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 1:28pm

Not being able to swallow near the end of radiation and for days after is common...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Had TORS in August of last year. 6 weeks of recovery then 36 rads and 6...

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Discussion: Swollen cancerous lymph nodes… no tumor

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I did 35 myself for same ailment and have had 2 ENT surgeons tell me they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018814/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Rebecca, you'll get some helpful tips from members like @sepdvm @ltecato @ascc17 @larson1540. @kecm was asking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777022/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

I too am so sorry to hear this. I am a 61 one year old female....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184000/

Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

An early PET scan often shows scar tissue as cancer when it is not. Even after...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Thank you for sharing you experience. I never heard about the lymphedema until your post, that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954361/

Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Really I haven't been sick. I got through surgery real well and got through radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232807/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Hello @johnbonani John and welcome to the Head and Neck group. There are as many differing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034178/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Hi @coolcakes Welcome to our Head and Neck group. Mandiblectomy with replacement bone graph? In addition...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 8:23pm

I’ve had the same tonsil cancer and lymph node dissection. I have my follow up NavDx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912647/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Hi squirrelsnanna, How lucky you are you will have proton radiation. Five years ago, there were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174462/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2018

I just completed 35 daily radiation Treatments (thyroid bed, trachea and more). This included 6 weekly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276187/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 8:11am

A PET scan can be helpful in identifying cancer however, there is always an however, PET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113555/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Hi I had the surgery Friday to remove all lymph nodes levels 1 through 4 at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797861/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

I also have the scaring in the throat due to radiation for throat cancer. It appears...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

Many or I probably could say most patients go on a feeding tube during the most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055758/

Discussion: How to deal with constant stress and worry as caregiver?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Hello, my name is Lisa, and I have salivary gland cancer-- adenoid cystic carcinoma. January 2016...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174474/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019