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I had my care at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Clinic in WI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230335/

Discussion: Seeking Support: First Mayo Appointment for Husband's Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 8:12pm

You may want to find out if the jaw bone has died, which supports the teeth....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682405/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

Hi ljones98280. I'm not sure anyone will be able to communicate a probability of recurrence. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184747/

Discussion: What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

@rjake12003, I can imagine how you are concerned after hearing the words "I want to rule...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806306/

Discussion: Enlarged Tonsil -- Cancer?

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343205/

Discussion: Radiation & cisplatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 3:10pm

Hello. I had tonsil cancer in 2008. 33 radiation and 6 chemo. I cannot recall how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173147/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will pray for your decisions and successful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750330/

Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

I did not have tonsil cancer, but another form of head and neck SCC. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207450/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 9:11am

Hi @gratefuldad, In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267422/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 2:36pm

i had stage 4 tonsil cancer 2011. chronic ear pain still. I went everywhere for help....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310532/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22 4:02pm

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089870/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067348/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Hi @cskippy, At age 39, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 tonsil cancer on my left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393917/

Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I had 2 surgeries and 25 radiation treatments for treatment of HPV tonsil cancer as primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927342/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Hi @gareee314, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260417/

Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 1:57pm

Hello @rheaskinner. I recently joined the Head and Neck Cancer group. I posted questions about long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161481/

Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042837/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Hello joy345. You are in the right group. Squamous cell carcinoma is a rather rare diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884665/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370051/

Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 5:35pm

Hi @jw9, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271107/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 3:07pm

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