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Dear Mindy, I had Covid twice. Once during radiation treatments, and once right after my second...

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Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

Dear lynkidd, I have a tracheotomy after having radiation, covid twice, etc. My vocal cords are...

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Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759353/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

I'd like to add my welcome to Connect @margaret2. I'm sorry that your cancer has recurred....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232860/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 8, 2019

I just joined here, and have gone through what your husband is now, mine was 2.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027155/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 7:17am

He is to the stage where he will start feeling the radiation. On eating I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888728/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Hi @hrwilliam My Throat pain has improved significantly but it ended up taking even longer than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727598/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2022

No biopsy, as my med report was about the liquid on my mastoids, causing lose of...

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Discussion: Nasal cyst malignancy found by MRI: What next?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

Hi, I was diagnosed with HPVp16 on 3 Jan 2017. My team offered the surgery and...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

You are making progress @rakga, and setting that final treatment as a goal is helpful. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030380/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 9:08am

Hi @noni777777 and welcome to the Head and Neck group here on Connect. It seems like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040451/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 8:55am

Hi @evamarie0077, I add my welcome. I enjoyed reading that you are someone who likes to...

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Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 1, 2021

Hello William, thank you for the warm welcome and response. I feel like my recovery has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843194/

Discussion: How long after radiation did it take to get your voice back?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

I have the same diagnosis. Since March I’ve had a CTScan that showed a possible metastatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884914/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hello, I had many radiation treatments and chemo as well for Laryngeal cancer. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068521/

Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15 3:13pm

Hi there. I got a recurrence of salivary duct cancer in 2021. This was my second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907025/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV throat cancer in October 2022. The best decision I ever made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007037/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 7:28am

Welcome to Connect @lyndal. My father had that same surgery back in the early 90s when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095050/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 9:04am

Greetings! I second Loli’s advice about being extra diligent about oral care. About 3 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174451/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2018

The cyst on the mandible can sometimes heal over time. As I understand it has only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849143/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

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