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Have to agree that most will have their own unique experience and essentially find out along...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Boost makes a dry powder . think Nestles quick. Same place in the store as boost....

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

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Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Again you are spot on with your treatment log describing your experience and I can attest...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

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Posted: Jan 25 2:26am

I know you are worried. This will all take a while to get better. 1000 calories...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

I finished radiation/chemo treatment for tonsil cancer 14 months ago. My taste has somewhat returned but...

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Discussion: What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?

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Posted: Jul 11 11:45am

Many or I probably could say most patients go on a feeding tube during the most...

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Discussion: How to deal with constant stress and worry as caregiver?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

I cant eat anything out of a can. It tastes like the can. They also recommend...

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

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Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Hi, I join here for my husband to learn from the group My husband at 71...

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

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Posted: Mar 1 4:49pm

I had TORS surgery to remove base of tongue Cancer April 2023. Also had radical neck...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

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Posted: Jan 12, 2024

May I ask what state your tongue is/was in and how long? My tongue is swollen...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

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Posted: Dec 6, 2024

In looking back at my notes, it took me about 10 months to get most of...

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Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

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Posted: Mar 17 2:00pm

I agree with Lori, hang in there. My tastes came back one at a time starting...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

My experiences have been similar to dennymayo. I am 18 months post-treatment and foods that are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082104/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

@SRM....how did things work out for you? It's been more than 2 years since your post....

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Just another input here…. Finished surgery and same treatments Nov 23…. Frustratingly (is that a word?)...

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Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

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Posted: Jun 4, 2024

How long ago were his radiation treatments? The reason for this question is that in some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875133/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Sounds like a familiar path! I lost almost 50lbs in treatment and have been putting on...

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

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Posted: Jul 5, 2023

Welcome @sharkman, you might find some helpful tips with blister flare-ups in this related discussion: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868877/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

Hi That seems a good outcome and hopefully there is no major side effects for him....

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2016

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

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