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Hi Steve! We are so happy to have you here. It sounds like you’ve been through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174418/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2018

Absolutely having this problem with my Husbands Larynx Cancer Radiation Treatment. He has had to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746444/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

I'm 19 years out and things have gotten better. 41 rounds of radiation along with 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350245/

Discussion: Do I Dare Ask?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 10:44am

Hello @mazcat. Some chemotherapies more than others are responsible for anemia and it can take a...

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Discussion: Is anaemia a common side effect of treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 11:50am

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Discussion: Had a Biopsy of my Tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 4:15pm

Welcome, @roblem. As a long time survivor of tonsil cancer, I'm confident your experience would be...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Thank you for your kind and thorough reply. Sounds as if you've gone through very difficult...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 11:36am

It's been 7 years since treatment for me. My carotid arteries are closing I have non...

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Discussion: Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Hello @jtpokerguy and welcome to the discussion. The mucous is not unusual and should subside eventually....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Radiation day 4 and 5 had a little more skin soreness. Mederma helped. Ringing was worse...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

They link to HPV+ cancer head and neck provided for a different treatment plan than from...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in the back of my tongue. The tumor was...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

It's tough but doable. Usually 6 weeks of short weekday radiation treatments which last about 15...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

I have , seven months after my radiation ended , my neck is stiff and has...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2020

Hi, my name is Elaine, and I have been having dental problems over the past 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174446/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2018

Hi @sapphire1158. I would (and have) trusted the Mayo staff with my life. If they feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912827/

Discussion: Tonsil Cancer from HPV

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Oh the reply I have. In 1988 I was 12 years old and diagnosed with Hodgekins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232855/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 7, 2019

I had 28 weeks of radiation treatment for cancer on my vocal cords. About three weeks...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

My diagnosis was almost identical to yours. I had the same tests,scans, biopsy etc. My Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156755/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma: How did this happen?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

If you are lucky like me the hair loss is temporary. The loss of saliva however...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

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