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This is a recap of prep for and the first day of Chemo & Radiation. 12...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hi @thefarmer, At age 39, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 tonsil cancer on my left...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 4:59pm

@dmanc Thank you for the article. I did read it. I think what I read was...

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Discussion: How do you clear the HPV16 virus to prevent cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 6:38am

Ellen, I'm grateful for your response. He has a feeding tube, which they inserted in his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860742/

Discussion: Radical Neck Dissection concerns

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

Hi, I have contacted the Mayo Clinic , Phoenix to see if I'm a candidate that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231764/

Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 4:42pm

I did get a quick response from Mayo, Phoenix. their team looked at my biopsy and...

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 2:54pm

Thanks all. Everyone has a slightly tweaked version of the same thing but hopefully the longterm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035193/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Hi, I'm new to the group. I have what you had, and am starting chemoradiation March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025451/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

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Posted: Mar 1, 2024

I also had cancer in left tonsil and had both tonsils removed plus 43 lymph nodes...

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Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Hi Lenny. I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I just completed radiation treatment for vocal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974802/

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

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Posted: Dec 4, 2023

This is the medication that I took for the duration of my radiation to calm me....

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

My 3 month shows the same as yours. They looked my throat over with the scope....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934720/

Discussion: Metabolic Activity on Pet/CT scan. Inflammation vs Malignancy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

Hi. I went through the same treatment. Fortunately for me I’m not claustrophobic. I can tell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811710/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

@jamirenee72, I can imagine you're scared. Metastatic cancer are hard words to hear, but you are...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle as Dave remarked. In particular, if this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192129/

Discussion: Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis: Anyone?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

My husband has not started chemo and radiation since the cancer was not all gotten with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058172/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

A year ago , I completed radiation treatments for cancer at the base of my tongue....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070680/

Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

If you tap on the search (magnifying glass) and type in “Larynx” you will find around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865052/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Hello @jessskoldal and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can empathize with your feelings of frustration...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674340/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2022

Prior to radiation and chemo my oncologist insisted that my lower molars and wisdom teeth be...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

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