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Hi. My Doctor did tell me it might take a few weeks after radiation to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704318/

Discussion: 3 weeks Laryngitis or Hoarse voice: Late side effect of radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2022

I had proton radiation for stage 3 anal cancer last year. I haws hvp positive and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208693/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 11:44pm

I wish you all the best Julie. Thankfully your cancer is Stage 1, right? I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211602/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 7:03pm

@sherryfulk , I just completed chemo/radiation March 12 and here is my experience re: eating/feeding tube....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276324/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 10:27am

Hi @worrywife As I read the previous comments, one thing stands out. This takes time. Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179185/

Discussion: Worried about my husband who had throat cancer: How to support him?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Wish I had read this before my radiation. I am 10 months post radiation, and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681176/

Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

Hi. I am new here with a brother who has been experiencing much the same as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217945/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 7:50am

I did last year. It wasn’t throat, but it was tonsil cancer and I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100087/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

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Posted: Jul 6, 2024

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

My husband has had a feeding tube now for one entire year. He was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035805/

Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

I had a large tumor on the base of my tongue between my tonsils and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026273/

Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

Get magic mouthwash. It's a perscription compound with a few things in it including lidocaine. Numbs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970101/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

My HPV+ cancer was diagnosed Nov 2022 when I had a lump on the left side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811143/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

Hello @joemae1 You need more information from your medical team but I can reassure you that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174530/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

Have you completed your 30 rounds of radiation? If so that was quick. Yes the Navdx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033547/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

I am a SCC base of tongue pioneer. I was diagnosed in 2006. Had 2 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025720/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

Strange...I had Stage 4 as well, and immunotherapy was not even on the table. Radiation...the gift...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961689/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

The effects of radiation will continue for the life of the patient. In my case, they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849390/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

Hi @courageandstrength (I love your username). It does sound like you and your husband are in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238115/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 9:44am

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

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