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Even if one gains a little weight such as two pounds (1 kg) a week or...

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Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

To answer that question about eating, I lost 40 pounds while on chemo. So yes, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015591/

Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 9:28am

I completed radiation / chemo the end of June and am just now starting to taste...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925051/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

I am 6 weeks post treatment : chemo and radiation. I have since stopped losing weight....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868674/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

Yes there is a huge difference between 9 days and 9 months. I am 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168537/

Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 10:33am

In my case, I had 6 weeks of induction chemotherapy (carboplatin) prior to the standard treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799668/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Hi William, You responded to my initial post about my husband's cancer when he was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067453/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13 7:40pm

I was told by my ENT that by post 12 months, you might not get any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933570/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Four months is common with eating issues but four years is torture. I would be seeking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092996/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 7:36am

Congrats on five years plus. Thank you for your response. My taste buds, neuropathy, runny nose,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174405/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2018

I had a bit different radiation location as my cancer was in my ear but still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182084/

Discussion: Welcome Our World as Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2018

Cisplatin hard on the kidneys. had to switch to Carboplatin after two sessions. Expect loss of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995419/

Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 8:15am

Hi, I can tell you that I was one of the fortunate ones, and that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803695/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

This is the exact treatment I had with the addition of two mega doses of Cisplatin....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218527/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2018

I was treated for small cell lung cancer fall of 2022 finishing treatments the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854247/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

I have been stretching and getting weekly ART massages. Things are very good as far as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657258/

Discussion: Starting de-escalated treatment for base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2021

I had larynx cancer A trachea 35 radiation 7 chemo sessions lost 90 lbs could eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017905/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 10:40am

The worry of reoccurrence is very normal after what we have gone through. For me it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160717/

Discussion: Has anyone had reccurance of throat cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21 7:08pm

Thanks so much, Lilyann! You're right--when life becomes mostly one struggle or another--waking up at night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791957/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

That's how it is for me too. My taste buds are starting to come back but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232813/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 12, 2019

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