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Just found this site and after reading many of the posts I am realizing that the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

imaginus, if you can cover the opening of the trach and still be able to draw...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Hi @disac Welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. Although you landed in a discussion...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27 10:02pm

Hi, I believe they were removed from each side of my body because I had a...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Hi Joe, My husband had squamous cell carcinoma - spindle variety - which started as a...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2020

My husband is just finishing his last radiation treatment tomorrow. (35 in total over 6 weeks)....

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

Hi I had a very similar situation to you but my depth of invasion was only...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

An update on my wife Willa's journey with rare adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland...

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Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2018

hello everyone, i was under the impression that all would be well after my surgery too,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

My doctor advised me to follow Covid exposure guidelines. I limit my social encounters, practice distancing,...

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Discussion: Getting sick during treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Hello, my diagnosis was very similar to your husband’s except that my cancer origin was in...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

Hello @gtokaren and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m sure this lesion in your mouth was...

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Discussion: Going for biopsy in 9 days - need help for post diagnosis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hi everyone, first time posting and could really use some advice. I am so happy to...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

You may want to find out if the jaw bone has died, which supports the teeth....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

I too had a great fear of needles, surgery and doctors. Not so much now. You...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Excess mucus in the throat was a huge issue for me following a maxillectomy and radiation....

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Discussion: Excess phlegm after oral cancer surgery: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

We made the same decision as you. Husband was told exactly the same numbers by adding...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Yes! I have been very fortunate. I have never had to have chemo or radiation as...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

In the ANCO conference review put on my Living with Breast Cancer the speaker Dr Miller...

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Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I had scc stage 4 of the sinus cavity. 2018. It's been a rough road. I...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

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