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Did you have a PEG or feeding tube after TORs Surgery? Is this necessary? Or this...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I had cheek cancer three years ago, and was treated with surgery and radiation. At that...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

I met with surgeon today and I have 3 nodes just on the left side that...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

@merpreb That is a great explanation of the purpose of the radiation process, Merry.

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

My daughter-in-law, Noriko, lives in Japan and is 40 years old. She was recently diagnosed with...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Hi @yodo and welcome. Did you just have surgery or did you also have radiation? Radiation...

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Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 8:37pm

I had the feeding tube put in about 3 weeks into radiation, lo-dose chemo. The white...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

My first suggestion is to get a second opinion. Your surgery is not recent. This "new"...

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Discussion: Excess mucus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 8:04am

Did you have radiation after your surgery?

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Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 8:14am

Hi. In 2023, I was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer on my vocal cords. They were...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

@cancergotme2, how are radiation treatments going? How are you doing?

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 1:14pm

How are you doing today? Did you have radiation?

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Discussion: Mouth Cancer: Dealing with pain, osteonecrosis and trismus.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18 3:51pm

Had all teeth removed due to deterioration. This had to be done before radiation treatments or...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 2:54pm

Thank you I have got one opinion from nyu saying a flap then chemo/ radiation and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

A good lotion like Curel or something with aloe in it helps a lot. Sunscreen isn’t...

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Discussion: Sunscreen recommendations for radiation irritation on face?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Ask the doctor to give you Radia -Gel. No vaseline. It is specifically for people who...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2024. Had 22 lympnodes removed and a glossectomy to rebuild my...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 11:52am

I had 30 rounds of radiation and finished July 2023. It was a struggle to eat...

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Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 8:12am

Thanks for the reply. I’m so scared. I keep second guessing my treatment plan but decided...

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Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 4:04pm

I'm 6+ yr survivor of extensively treated Stage 4 squamous cell esophageal carcinoma. I have extensive...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 9:28am

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