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Hi @darapoza, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 1:00pm

Hi @jw9, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271107/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

You may want to find out if the jaw bone has died, which supports the teeth....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682405/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

Hi ljones98280. I'm not sure anyone will be able to communicate a probability of recurrence. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184747/

Discussion: What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

@rjake12003, I can imagine how you are concerned after hearing the words "I want to rule...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806306/

Discussion: Enlarged Tonsil -- Cancer?

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

Hello. I had tonsil cancer in 2008. 33 radiation and 6 chemo. I cannot recall how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173147/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089870/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will pray for your decisions and successful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750330/

Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067348/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I had 2 surgeries and 25 radiation treatments for treatment of HPV tonsil cancer as primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927342/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Hello @rheaskinner. I recently joined the Head and Neck Cancer group. I posted questions about long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161481/

Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042837/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Hello joy345. You are in the right group. Squamous cell carcinoma is a rather rare diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884665/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Sorry to read about everyones swallowing issues health problems. My wife had a radical neck dissection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179113/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

I was diagnosed in Feb 2024 with tongue/tonsil cancer due to HPV. I underwent 35 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154602/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

Hi jcl2018, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 tonsil cancer on my left side caused by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158621/

Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

My 67 year old husband was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer in August, 2022. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986746/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

At age 39, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 tonsil cancer on my left side caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226981/

Discussion: Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 12:37pm

John, Sorry to read about your health problems. My wife had a radical neck dissection and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179338/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Vickie 1320, My first cancer was back in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252171/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 10:46pm

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