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

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 9:14am

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

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

I had 35 radiation treatments and 5 chemo all at the same time. RDiation was 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822010/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Bless you on this journey, and I wanted to share that yes, my husband had one,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904571/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Hi johnbonani I had 28 days of radiation and chemo and no surgery. The tumor is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058340/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 12:32pm

I had 35 rounds of radiation. 5 days a week for 7 weeks. ( plus 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741226/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

It was squamous cell carcinoma. HPV 16+. One of his big issues besides not being able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032951/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 2:44pm

You can ask the radiation oncologist for a prescription for Magic Mouthwash which is mixed up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740531/

Discussion: Radiation side effects causing my father to want to stop treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

lilyann here. i was wondering if the botox injections would help in the swallowing where you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925708/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Hi, I had TORS surgery last year and had similar challenges to your husband. A humidifier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119968/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 9:32am

dcramer I remember those days on feeding tube. I had esophageal cancer tumor and was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017714/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 6:00am

It's tough to swallow. Of course it's been only one day!! I'm hoping it'll get easier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314375/

Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2020

Hello My dad was diagnosed with throat cancer last August. He went through 35 rounds radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803082/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

Over 2 months after TORs surgery for throat cancer my husband has made almost no progress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042428/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 6:01pm

I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer & lost 1/3 of it to the cancer so my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709039/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2022

I am 6 yrs, as of 23 March 2017, out from HPV p16 H&N cancer from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835651/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

My speech is slurred and it is still difficult to swallow most foods after being 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788416/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

I start treatment on 3/13. My simulation is scheduled for 2/28 and I'll know more details...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816359/

Discussion: Questions about de-escalation radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

There is a device called a Therabite that slowly and gently forces the jaw open. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119043/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 4:44pm

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