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Hello, I too experienced the horrible coughing jags during my treatments. One day while in the...

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Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

My husband is undergoing mandible free flap surgery on September 23 rd. In 2021 he had...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7 2:21pm

He improved so that he could eat many things, again, with moisture. He could eat sandwiches,...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

Sorry for your troubles with your throat. Dryness for me so far has been limited to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211505/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 4:05pm

Mine was mandible, I lost 10 teeth. After a prosthetic was in, my issue was with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815216/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

About your bone death or osteoradionecrosis, that section of bone will rot and of course you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264675/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 8:39am

Thank you for your reply. I never lost faith just when i was told it is...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

@kkd In 2007, they basically carved away as much jaw bone as they could (and two...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

No, I had them before I had all my teeth removed. It has been several years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329183/

Discussion: Teeth cracking and chipping

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 12:35pm

It's evident that you prioritize your oral health and have developed a personalized routine to maintain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975697/

Discussion: Oncology Dentist: Is it recommended to see a specialist?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I met with my dentist before treatment. He made molds of my teeth for flouride. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243619/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 9:54am

I'm 63. Had 33 radiation treatments (70 gy) about 3 years ago. I did have 6...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 5:35pm

Haven’t had any real pain, but fullness in ear comes and goes. I’m also experiencing headaches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238927/

Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 8:44am

During my treatments I had massive amounts of mucus along with dry mouth. I am now...

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Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 5:48am

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

So, just got back from my MDA followup. After ~8 weeks on the targeted oral chemotherapy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975155/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

I don’t know for certain the correct response to your inquiry however in a hospital setting,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177809/

Discussion: Teeth extraction covered by Medicare?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

I had head and neck radiation 20 years ago at MGH. The treatment burned a hole...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

Yes and he took a picture of it also and told him many times it hurts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817854/

Discussion: Questions on my symptoms of thirst; Stage 4 tongue cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

That's the way I feel. Wait until you have a stroke, then we'll address your concerns....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051014/

Discussion: Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

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