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I’ve inoperable HPV 16 carcinoma at the base of tongue, T1, N0, M0. Ive been through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648673/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2021

Congrats on five years plus. Thank you for your response. My taste buds, neuropathy, runny nose,...

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

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Posted: Jan 12, 2018

Have them check his thyroid again. I’ve just been put on meds-same cancer. It’s going to...

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Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

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Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Sounds pretty much like mine. Lump was movable went to my doctor and she set me...

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Discussion: I need some advice or some idea of what I'm dealing with

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Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Second day of rad/chemo included a swallow test to check for possibility of aspiration and to...

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

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Posted: Jul 18, 2023

They usually wait 90 days or so after your last treatment for the PET scan. Mine...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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Posted: Oct 19, 2022

@fwpoole, I noticed that you posted the same message in the ENT group as well. I...

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

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Posted: Feb 25, 2022

Hi @lindst427 It's not uncommon for this "trismus" to occur after head and neck surgery or...

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Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

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Posted: May 18, 2021

I also have multifocal adenocarcinoma , was diagnosed in 2011 at mayo. Have had two surgeries...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

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Posted: Sep 20, 2019

I agree our case is different. Attended at our Family Dr beforehand when tongue seemed heavy...

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Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2017

I'm glad you found that acupuncture helped you! I myself was in distress as my lymph...

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Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Can anyone give me guidance on any products or treatments to help with my husband's loss...

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

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Posted: Jan 8 7:32am

Hi abes1068 If you could get Proton Radiation Therapy rather than Photon, it would certainly help...

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Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

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Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Yes. I have Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I had surgery in May - removed left parotid, left...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I was told by my ENT that by post 12 months, you might not get any...

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

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Posted: Sep 21, 2023

The surgeon got clean margins with the residual surgery. Cancerous tumor was in my right tonsil...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

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Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I was diagnosed with same sort of cancer in Feb. Mayo Drs recommended 7 weeks radiation....

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

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Posted: Jun 25, 2023

@nlovejoy Hi, I had esophageal cancer which was treated with chemo and radiation. I also had...

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

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Posted: Mar 25 4:12pm

Be patient. I went through this 24 years ago. You can exercise by buying some tongue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118228/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2024

I am 3 month out of radiation. I can’t say I have much of an appetite...

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

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Posted: Jul 9, 2023