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Hi Jim, I was reading through your posts and wanted to be sure I understood correctly....

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Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2018

I had TORS surgery April 15. Back of tongue tumor removed and All lymph nodes removed...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I had non HPV SCC in my external ear canal 10 years ago and post operatively...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

Thanks all of you for sharing. My husband is 12 weeks post radiation and chemo. The...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I just noticed towards the last couple of weeks of radiation my sense of small was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232831/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 13, 2019

Thank you Sue. It is HPV related and yes we do have a good cancer center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037068/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:42am

Hi @cberry211, how are you doing? Have you started radiation treatments?

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Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Note: 7 weeks of radiation treatments with a total of 35 treatments. Not 35 weeks.

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Discussion: Anyone had Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 9:14pm

Wow, sorry to hear about your problems, I’m 87 and oncologist wanted to start radiation March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142841/

Discussion: Advised to do dental work before radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 17 8:46am

@tiatia11, after many false diagnoses (even after a CT scan and many scopes) the third-opinion ENT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770579/

Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

@riverratlt, how are you doing? Did you decide to get radiation therapy?

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

I used a product called Mugard and had no ulcers or sores from radiation.

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 11:21am

Hi Maureen: Have you heard of hearing loss due to radiation treatment?

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2019

I didnt shave my beard. However The radiation to the side of my neck ( lymph...

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Discussion: When in treatment for head and neck cancer: Beard or no beard?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Agree on the radiation treatment being the worse to recover from. Radiation being accumulative, is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020064/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 5:38pm

Hello, radiation starts Wednesday for five full weeks Monday thru Friday.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100991/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 11:59am

@fwpoole, I'm so sorry to hear that the big "C" has struck twice - lymphoma and...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Welcome to this group! It helped me a lot when I had questions,,, 4 weeks ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082603/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 2:15pm

@calenbd, I suspect the answer as to how long before your taste buds recover after chemo...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Hi @mimz59, welcome. @marykaym63 @beman @starrlight are a few members who have mentioned radiation burn in...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2018

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