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I am an 80 year old female who just went through surgery and radiation for non-invasive...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 28 12:41am

@hilsy What a dilemma for your mother. Sounds as if the teeth have to come out...

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Discussion: 90 year old mom to have teeth removed - 6 years post oral cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2020

As a long term Head and Neck Cancer I patient I can only recommend that people...

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Discussion: Teeth and Head & Neck Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2020

Hi Dave, - thanks for your story. I was offered the "no surgery - high dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940211/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I had the exact same type of cancer and the exact same treatments. My radiology oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985524/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

Hi @svac1 and welcome to this group. I'm actually surprised you didn't lose your voice. The...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

Hello everyone. I was diagnosed p16 positive via biopsy of lymph node on left side of...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 1:22pm

William, Thanks for your comments and advice. Today marks 2 weeks since my last radiation treatment...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Hi Not used to it really. Just sometimes if I’m busy it’s not as present. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101977/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma in Infraorbital nerve-removed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 9 3:19am

I hope you are doing well, I had exactly the same treatment as you.. only many...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Yes I use the Therabit 5 times for 30 seconds, 5 times a day. I had...

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Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

Hi there: it sounds like we have the same problem with mucus in your throat. I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

Hello, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 oral cancer in 2009. I did the standard treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326086/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2020

@phyllisg, I'm sorry to hear that the cancer is back. It sounds, however, like the pneumonia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054346/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 3:05pm

In April & May of 2022 I thought I had a swollen Lymph node so I...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Hi I was diagnosed with hpv 16 tongue cancer. They took a small piece of tongue...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 3 SCC last January. It ended up being sourced in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777834/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Cancer of head and neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2022

My heart goes out to you both. Loosing teeth is horrible at best. Prior to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956657/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Thanks for sharing your story, Carrie! I agree- I always took my saliva for granted before!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174368/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2017

I was originally refered to Florida Cancer Center... The doctor is supposed to be highly regarded...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922224/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

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