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Thanks for this tip for swallowing pills. Since my swallowing is getting worse by the day...

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Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 12:11pm

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...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

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

Since my ability to swallow has been impaired due to the cancer treatment, I consume large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282344/

Discussion: Head and Neck Cancer and the possible consequences.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

It was squamous cell carcinoma. HPV 16+. One of his big issues besides not being able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032951/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

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

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...

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Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

You can ask the radiation oncologist for a prescription for Magic Mouthwash which is mixed up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740531/

Discussion: Radiation side effects causing my father to want to stop treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer & lost 1/3 of it to the cancer so my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709039/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your story and the week by week details. Yes, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214915/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 11:22am

I believe most people who experienced SCC in the HAead and Neck regioned who has radiation...

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Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:33am

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

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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

I started using Omnilux Neck and Decollete red & near infrared light therapy device for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252720/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 3:58pm

Over 2 months after TORs surgery for throat cancer my husband has made almost no progress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042428/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Hello My dad was diagnosed with throat cancer last August. He went through 35 rounds radiation...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

I am 6 yrs, as of 23 March 2017, out from HPV p16 H&N cancer from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835651/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

There is a device called a Therabite that slowly and gently forces the jaw open. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119043/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024