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I have HPV throat cancer consisting of a tumor near my left tonsil plus some small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218544/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Hi Colleen Thanks for the message. I had a SCC cancer removed from my scalp but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935796/

Discussion: Lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

Hi @rgotto41 that's great that the surgery went well with clear margins. I wanted to introduce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267385/

Discussion: Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jun 30, 2019

It seems you have improved a bit over the summer but now talking issues. The radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141164/

Discussion: Anyone have difficulty with speech (forming words) after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 13 7:19pm

It looks like I am heading to radiation. My surgery was on July 11th.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113415/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 2:28pm

wow ... you sound very resourceful - kudos and cheers ! In 2006 - I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169615/

Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7 1:37pm

I have had 35 radiation and 7 chemo and totally agree with the feeding tube it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021049/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 9:28am

Actually I did 20 rounds of radiation and two of chemo. I was on a 2x...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035396/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 6:13pm

O Don't that sound familiar, I do, especially Bread, even.my pills, try drinking water before you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781900/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Please keep us posted on any updates. How are you feeling since radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/669284/

Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2022

Hello my mom took MagicMouthwash when she had radiation and it really helps.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790367/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

Welcome to Connect @coleva. I know how hard it is to wait for treatment to begin....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017815/

Discussion: How soon did treatment start? Dental issues first

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 8:36am

Thank you for your response! The doctors need to remove the other tonsil to look for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962647/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I have completed 35 sessions of photon radiation this year on my neck and throat. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921893/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Thank you for your reply. He will undergo 35 rounds of radiation. My question is if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766786/

Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

Good to hear you're progressing. It's been a year and a half since I finished my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016044/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 7:50am

No need to describe your taste issue. Blood, licking an iron pipe, eating steel, tingling and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969707/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

Will have pathology results Thursday. They suggest radiation 6 x 5 days and possibly chemo

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868764/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

Radiation...the gift that keeps giving. The side affects can be as nasty as the confrontation with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008734/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 8:05am

It is amazing how many people have very similar issues to mine. Throat cancer to radiation/chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811168/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

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