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Hi @drhill and welcome. I as well as a few others on this feed have had...

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Discussion: Recurring squamous cell cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 7:47am

Pain is subjective. Is this just discomfort, eye watering, or bring you to your knees pain?...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Welcome, @roblem. As a long time survivor of tonsil cancer, I'm confident your experience would be...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

It's been 7 years since treatment for me. My carotid arteries are closing I have non...

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Discussion: Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Hello @jtpokerguy and welcome to the discussion. The mucous is not unusual and should subside eventually....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Radiation day 4 and 5 had a little more skin soreness. Mederma helped. Ringing was worse...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

They link to HPV+ cancer head and neck provided for a different treatment plan than from...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in the back of my tongue. The tumor was...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

It's tough but doable. Usually 6 weeks of short weekday radiation treatments which last about 15...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

I have , seven months after my radiation ended , my neck is stiff and has...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2020

Hi, my name is Elaine, and I have been having dental problems over the past 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174446/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2018

Dear Mark10 I just want to say on behalf of my husband that had he know...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

I had SCC on the base of my tongue and a couple of lymph nodes in...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 larynx cancer in 2021. They gave us very little...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

@paulrees Thanks so much for taking the time to share your journey in detail. We thank...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

Hey Dave, Most times radiation results no saliva as it did for me. I will be...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

I suggest creating a list of questions to ask your cancer team about radiation and cetuximab...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765822/

Discussion: What is the best option for stage 3 vocal cords (laryngeal) cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Hi Steve! We are so happy to have you here. It sounds like you’ve been through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174418/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2018

Absolutely having this problem with my Husbands Larynx Cancer Radiation Treatment. He has had to have...

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Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

first off so sorry for the long response, and you are so on point, I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325121/

Discussion: Throat Cancer Caregiver: What to expect after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 11 3:23pm