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I’m still doing radiation and to read this just crushed me!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254319/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 8:23pm

My chemo and radiation were finished end of Jan. 2024.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319285/

Discussion: Extremely tired 6 weeks after finishing treatments chemo and radiatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 10:13am

Sounds like this worked extremely well for you. I see you did the electroaccupuncture in 2015,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346620/

Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 1:54pm

Re thyroid: During my yearly physical 14 months after finishing radiation, it was determined I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106056/

Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I was diagnosed with SCC T3,N0 9 years ago but originating in my ear. One of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646052/

Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Thank you for the question. I had radiation and am 8 weeks out of it. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886417/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Also, I am sure depending on what type of radiation you had photon, or proton will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332087/

Discussion: I am now post 8 months from my radiation treatment for throat cancer.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 2:24pm

Thanks so much for the info. The surgery was in November, however the radiation was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033594/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

@debow1256, how are you and your husband doing? Is radiation finished now?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268096/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 2:12pm

Yes, we thought it was the radiation, but then found that it was EARWAX. Clean the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174523/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

Met with doctors and was told it actually started in my tongue they said they couldn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346557/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 12:42pm

I have not had radiation or chemo -🙏🏻🙏🏻was right decision

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035406/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

ohhhh how painful for you. how about asking your pain team for this :Oral lidocaine, often...

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

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 6:30pm

I have now had 3 reoccurrences of squamous cell cancer on tongue and tonsil. I decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259317/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 9:49am

Had HPV squamous cell cancer in lingual tonsil surgically removed in 2022. No radiation or chemo...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

don't hesitate to do the radiation. I've posted my story below.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070226/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SSC) with perineural invasion (PNI)

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Weeks after radiation and chemo for stage IV squamous cell carcinoma at the base of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338983/

Discussion: can someone help me with this? & how accurate is a PET Scan?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 8:53am

Welcome, @jeghotsheet. Your experiences will be helpful, especially to newly diagnosed members. You may wish to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288487/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 8:17pm

Thank you Sue. It is HPV related and yes we do have a good cancer center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037068/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Thanks all of you for sharing. My husband is 12 weeks post radiation and chemo. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910190/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

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