Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

@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

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

@padovani- I was a bit tired but did not have any other side effects. This treatment...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

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

I was interested- glad to see you mentioned that sometimes no radiation is part of the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

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

I was told that radiation side effects present new challenges because people are living longer now...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 6:16pm

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

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

@hrhwilliam Great information. Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton radiation only photon. they are building a...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 6:50am

Hi @evelynvelasquez and welcome to the Head and Neck cancer group. You present us with the...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 6:25am

Hello @robolobo, that is an interesting description. Since I have had Tinnitus in both ears for...

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Discussion: A weird type of hearing loss?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 8:06am

Hi there I have/had salivary duct cancer. I was treated in 2015 with surgery and radiation...

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Discussion: What treatment options are available to reccurrence of H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 11:32am

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

Re thyroid: During my yearly physical 14 months after finishing radiation, it was determined I had...

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Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Hang in there. It isn’t easy. And you may continue downhill for a week or two...

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 6:16pm

I was diagnosed with SCC T3,N0 9 years ago but originating in my ear. One of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Thank you for the question. I had radiation and am 8 weeks out of it. The...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I have not had radiation or chemo -🙏🏻🙏🏻was right decision

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Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

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