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I also had HPV+ tonsil cancer and was scared to death about the treatment but after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205839/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

I had 35 rounds of radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3 rounds of cisplatin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084326/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer on my left side and it was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229448/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

Lastly, Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093361/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Radiotherapy works well but slowly and it can damage your throat and neck badly, it throws...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034484/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I went through radiation therapy for tonsil cancer and finished 35 sessions just about a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169245/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

Hi @missy78 Four things during my cancer journey that helped me keep track of everything from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552059/

Discussion: Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 12:51pm

It’s been a challenging week for us. Our car needs repair, the dryer broke, and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888562/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

I was diagnosed w hpv tonsil cancer that had metastasized to my lymph nodes 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381625/

Discussion: Hpv positive tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

I'm 16 months after 30 radiation and 3 chemo sessions for tonsil cancer. My taste is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377447/

Discussion: Head and neck cancer: Saliva production still low after treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2025

@kent8692 Keep up the fight. Soon you will hit the 1 month mark and be ready...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1595166/

Discussion: Just 2 and a half weeks into recovery after 33 radiation treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 12:48pm

@cskippy My cancer was tonsil cancer 20 years ago and over the years I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465012/

Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

@justwow I am 8.5 weeks out from both chemotherapy and 7 weeks/35 treatments of proton therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434885/

Discussion: Looking to connect with people being treated for HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

Hi @pampou, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312678/

Discussion: 15 years after parotid cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2025

Have not been through it because it wasn't offered but it was offered I would definitely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487931/

Discussion: Has anyone gone through the 30gy DART therapy, what is recovery like?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 9:46am

I also had tonsil cancer in 2016. My cancer originated in my left tonsil and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394580/

Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Hi @logi My accessory spinal nerve is damaged (called Brachial Plexus Legions/Neuropathy) which is why my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1603936/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 3:21pm

Hey Tom, I'm sorry to hear about your pain. I had stage 3 tonsil cancer, got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432475/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2025

Hi Linda, In June 2024 I completed 35 rounds of radiation and 6 chemo for stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373285/

Discussion: Hpv positive tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2025

Hi, I did research years ago when I was going through my tonsil cancer journey and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231579/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

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