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Hi @14benj7, I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356193/

Discussion: Voice loss years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

I was diagnosed in June 2024 with tonsil Cancer...I have, as of this time refused the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203890/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

I had chemo photon radiation (35rounds) for left tonsil cancer back in 2008 and to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174161/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

While I did not have tonsil cancer I did have 35 doses of radiation and 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173251/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

Hi Sue, Interesting info, I have had low RBCs too since 2008 where I had 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360155/

Discussion: Is anaemia a common side effect of treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

rosie100, I'm glad that you have a good attitude. I had a feeding tube. It was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083170/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I'm very sorry both of you have to go through this. I had badequate of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824654/

Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

@jkhagen1 thank you. I start my first radiation treatment on 9/30. 6 weeks are planned. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404446/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

good evening! my name is ingrid I am the new one in this group. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999152/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer and it was in 3 lymph nodules one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067339/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Hello all, Firstly I am male 54 from Canada, in 2016 I was diagnosed with stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400751/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

I was treated for tonsil cancer is 2008. I had 33 radiation and 6 chemo treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194371/

Discussion: Possible nerve damage from head radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

@longboat1 I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470143/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

I also had HPV+ tonsil cancer and was scared to death about the treatment but after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205839/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

I had 35 rounds of radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3 rounds of cisplatin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084326/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer on my left side and it was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229448/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

Radiotherapy works well but slowly and it can damage your throat and neck badly, it throws...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034484/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I went through radiation therapy for tonsil cancer and finished 35 sessions just about a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169245/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

Lastly, Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093361/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Hi @missy78 Four things during my cancer journey that helped me keep track of everything from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552059/

Discussion: Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 12:51pm

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