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Like you, most of us had no previous experience with radiation treatment and the side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1560446/

Discussion: H&N radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I have the same concerns I am about to start radiation for Chondrosarcoma on my head...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179539/

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

It is my understanding they would like patients to start radiation within 6 weeks of surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017914/

Discussion: How soon did treatment start? Dental issues first

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

@hrhwilliam I am a patient at Mayo Jacksonville. Mayo Jacksonville does not offer proton radiation treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221074/

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

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2025

Yes, 30 radiation treatments with 2 weeks of hospitalization. Level of radiation was high so the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751922/

Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

Yes. I attempted to get a second opinion at Mayo Clinic to be considered for de-escalated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275036/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2025

My itch seems to move from one location to another and not usually everyday! Goes from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541699/

Discussion: Experiencing Neuropathic itch

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 7:13am

I’m 73 and went through this two years ago. What helped my weight more than anything...

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Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 7:15am

@taylorma, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Anyone have Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1529370/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer in 2010: Dealing with multiple late side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 6:08pm

Please get a second opinion. I had cancer SCC of maxillary sinus. Surgery was the only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996096/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

I just got diagnosed with this type of cancer. Am yet to start treatment but am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595088/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2021

@gregfrost I had seven weeks of radiation. No return of cancer, yet (25 years). One mandible...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 1:25pm

@kahoun1, I moved your question about throat cancer and radiation to this exisiting discussion in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099712/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Hi Tom from Illinois, 8 months out from neck dissection, 6 weeks of radiation and chemo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089612/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I had my weekly meeting with the radiation oncologist physician. I asked about proton v photon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223341/

Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

@scooter4 Thanks. I have decided to wait till my radiation is done. I just don’t want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528581/

Discussion: Has anyone used Botox for first bite syndrome.?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 8:10pm

My husband is going through proton radiation treatment now. Before he agreed to proton radiation on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196799/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

If I may join the chorus of encouragement as you start your treatments, hope things go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544059/

Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 11:22am

Thank you for the information. My best friend is starting radiation soon. They told him it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914979/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I’m 6 years out from radiation and have been hit hard. Necrosis of the tongue, osteonecrosis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860367/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

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