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

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

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Posted: Jul 2, 2023

@lummy This has been an ongoing problem since having had radiation in 2003 for stage 4...

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

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Posted: Mar 9 8:31am

One additional comment on increased dosages of IMRT. I had similar diagnosis (tonsil cancer that had...

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

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Posted: Mar 16 10:08am

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

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Discussion: Hpv positive tonsil cancer

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Posted: Aug 28, 2025

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

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

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Posted: Aug 23, 2025

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

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

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Posted: Jan 21 9:46am

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

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Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

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Posted: Sep 16, 2025

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

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Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

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Posted: Dec 21, 2025

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

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

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Posted: Nov 9, 2025

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

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Discussion: 15 years after parotid cancer

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Posted: May 25, 2025

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

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

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Posted: Nov 6, 2025

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

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Discussion: Hpv positive tonsil cancer

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Posted: Aug 18, 2025

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

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

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Posted: Feb 7, 2025

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in February. SCC HPV16 pos. Tors was not recommended...

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Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

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Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hi kahoun1, In addition to @jersey3422 helpful comments, I had 35 rounds of radiation for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100461/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

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Posted: Jul 6, 2024

Hey, I'm in your same boat. I'm just a few days over a month out on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423643/

Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

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Posted: Oct 26, 2025

I can understand your concern about getting the right and the best doctor when youget to...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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Posted: Oct 10, 2022

Hi @bentleyoakguy, Three things during my cancer journey that helped me keep track of everything from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331380/

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

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Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Hello, @jlsdaughter and @thomason, I agree the thomason advice is great. The only thing I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416328/

Discussion: My mom is 80 and was diagnosed with cancer at the base of her tongue.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2025

Hi Phil, I am 28 years out from tonsil cancer with lymph nodes involved. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527815/

Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

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Posted: Mar 15 7:33pm

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