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Spot on @crisatl as radiation is a gift that keeps on giving unfortunately. I am 16ys...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095425/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

Welcome to the group. I just found it a week ago. I was diagnosed with hpv...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347592/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Hi bri3sd @bri3sd, Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254096/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 3:18pm

I am not fully conversant with your condition, but feel there is always hope. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854424/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092556/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

I too was diagnosed with tonsil cancer May of last year. I had 4 needle biopsies,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066962/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343205/

Discussion: Radiation & cisplatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 3:10pm

Coachlowe, For the teeth grinding I would definitely get a mouth guard to wear when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239308/

Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 2:59pm

Hi @dgoinvestments Probably a good thing he has his tonsils as the cancer becomes contained there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975926/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I had my care at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Clinic in WI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230335/

Discussion: Seeking Support: First Mayo Appointment for Husband's Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 8:12pm

i had stage 4 tonsil cancer 2011. chronic ear pain still. I went everywhere for help....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310532/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22 4:02pm

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

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/1089870/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I did not have tonsil cancer, but another form of head and neck SCC. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207450/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 9:11am

Hi @gratefuldad, In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267422/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 2:36pm

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