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I'm experiencing that also mines from saliva glands fried throat is always dry and feels like...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 2:02pm

I now have feeding tube. Ugh GJ I am unable to swallow anything. Very challenging. The...

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Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 1:16pm

I'm so sorry you're going through this. My mouth soreness/pain is just starting, but the things...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231415/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 9:19am

Hello @egray67 and welcome to our head and neck group, not that anyone really wants to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003459/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

Colleen, hopefully not! It’s fairly common for persons being treated for throat cancer by radiation, surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050519/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

One more thought, unlike others who describe their experience, I can breathe and swallow without the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985794/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

Never any mention of a feeding tube..I did bring it up at one of our first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261508/

Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 10:49pm

Hey I thank you for the information, so are you able to talk? I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161381/

Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

I had right neck lymph nodes removed and jugular vein. I have had a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734549/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

Hi johnbonani I had 28 days of radiation and chemo and no surgery. The tumor is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058340/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I have thyroid cancer the tumor is still alive but not growing, I guess because of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247063/

Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 7:15am

Bless you on this journey, and I wanted to share that yes, my husband had one,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904571/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

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

You can swallow Magic Mouthwash. I also use a throat spray Chloraseptic sore throat max strength...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229908/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 9:29am

I hope the both of us will get off this feeding tube..I had a bad experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259911/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 9:08pm

I had 35 rounds of radiation. 5 days a week for 7 weeks. ( plus 3...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

dcramer I remember those days on feeding tube. I had esophageal cancer tumor and was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017714/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

It's tough to swallow. Of course it's been only one day!! I'm hoping it'll get easier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314375/

Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2020

Hi, I had TORS surgery last year and had similar challenges to your husband. A humidifier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119968/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

lilyann here. i was wondering if the botox injections would help in the swallowing where you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925708/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

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