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Hi all, My extractions were supervised by my head and neck oncologist at University of Maryland...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2018

@mimz59 Hope your dad gets relief from his burns and that he is on his way...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

Hi @coleva. Your Dad likely cannot have dental work performed during or even six months post...

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Discussion: How soon did treatment start? Dental issues first

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 11:40am

So sorry for this poor response to treatment. I have had metastatic SCC for 12 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058306/

Discussion: Head and neck cancer returns in the lungs after only 1.5 years

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 11:40am

It has been nine years now. I must say that there has not been a day...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2022

Thank you for sharing… I was diagnosed in’17 with SCC of the front left lower jaw.....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Hi JMF. All I can contribute is perhaps a feeding tube or more to the point,...

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Discussion: Just starting out on this journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Hello @ljhopkins, It is a good feeling to be starting treatment to kill your cancer, no...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 8:33am

Hi Colleen, I’m hoping you can help me out. I’ve been recently diagnosed with throat cancer,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 10:55am

Hi @rakga Thanks for the update. I know how much this can turn your world upside...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029911/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 11:06am

I was diagnosed squamous cell cancer at the base of my tongue. It had spread into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920234/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I can attest to memory loss or perhaps cognitive issues after radiation. Considering that the hair...

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Discussion: Anyone notice cognitive impairment with throat cancer or treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13 11:59am

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 2:30pm

Just started 50 micrograms fentanyl patch as I’m about to be done with 4 mg dilaudid...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 8:37pm

I had stage 4 adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2001. I ate oatmeal and drank Boost drinks...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2020

Hi @srm, I know that @msherfinski has talked about having lymphedema of the neck after H&N...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644981/

Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 12:14pm

Thank you, Colleen. I did see that article a couple years ago and even had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059301/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 12:40pm

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080126/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 11:21am

Hi Suzan, wow, that is a very low weight, I can understand your anxiety at your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875487/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

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