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As I mentioned I finished in November and have just started to slowly gain back. It’s...

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

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Posted: Mar 14, 2024

I have thyroid cancer the tumor is still alive but not growing, I guess because of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247063/

Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

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Posted: Feb 28 7:15am

I hope the both of us will get off this feeding tube..I had a bad experience...

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

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Posted: Mar 16 9:08pm

I too am an older (78) with comorbities. Love that word. Tamoxifen, levothoxine, several blood pressure...

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Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

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Posted: Jun 9, 2018

Pretty good overall, I think. At Mayo now about to do swallow function exam. Thank goodness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098606/

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

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Posted: Jul 3, 2024

To this day since I have finished treatment in November I can't find ways to eat...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

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Posted: May 4, 2023

They are aware. He had TORs surgery Jan 26 and had not been able to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100765/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

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Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I completed radiation in early September and I have very dry mouth, especially at night. I...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022

My husband just started swallowing therapy again after finishing radiation. He can't swallow at all. And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106272/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

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Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I had cancer of the larynx back in 2010 , I had 30 radiotherapy treatments that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009795/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

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Posted: Feb 5, 2024

nlovejoy here's my experience for what it's worth... First off I applaud your husband for not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276331/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

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Posted: Apr 7 10:30am

Hello. I assume this message is being read by the Comunity director or Patient Mentors. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174529/

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

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Posted: Jun 21, 2020

He must and will prove the doctor wrong. Most of us had swallowing issues. If he...

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

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Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Not being able to swallow near the end of radiation and for days after is common...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100743/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Need something to cut film of foamy mucous in throat.My husband had TORS surgery for throat...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

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Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Hello @egray67 and welcome to our head and neck group, not that anyone really wants to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003459/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

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Posted: Jan 25, 2024

Hey I thank you for the information, so are you able to talk? I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161381/

Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

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Posted: Oct 23, 2024

I had right neck lymph nodes removed and jugular vein. I have had a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734549/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

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Posted: Aug 6, 2022

Colleen, hopefully not! It’s fairly common for persons being treated for throat cancer by radiation, surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050519/

Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

One more thought, unlike others who describe their experience, I can breathe and swallow without the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985794/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023