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Her hand is healing now that radiation is complete. Now she is dreading the amputation surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800478/

Discussion: Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

Hi Steve, welcome to the group. March will be my fifth anniversary, and tomorrow I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174415/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2018

Hi, Thanks so much for your reply, it is super helpful and appreciated. My husband’s surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289935/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 7:14pm

My husband had a sinus cancer last year, on Cisplatin & radiation, same issues. Senna is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342889/

Discussion: Radiation & cisplatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 9:35am

Robert - Thank you so much for your reply and your very kind offer allowing me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359580/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with Mandible reconstruction?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 8:43pm

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Here is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132063/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Thank you for the reply. Dental care is a big deal even before starting Radiation. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289174/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 6:11pm

Hello, My treatment was very hard, they hit me with radiation was place in a tub,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394218/

Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 4 hours ago

Hi, I’m so sorry I didn’t see your message earlier. Thank you for reaching out and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242705/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 5:12am

Honestly, my memory of that time is veiled in a cloud of haze. I was heavily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294966/

Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 2 10:49am

I had a large SCC tumor just by my right eye brow all of the tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220428/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 9:18am

chanderson @chanderson, I had the same thing happen to me with the thyroid getting destroyed and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198921/

Discussion: Anyone experience hypothyroidism after radiation for H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

I also have used Kate Farms and have avoided a feeding tube. I am lactose intolerant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180230/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I had the same cancer and treat 7 chemo and 35 radiation and a treach Also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179690/

Discussion: Worried about my husband who had throat cancer: How to support him?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

Hi Lilyann. Finished radiation and chemo May 22, 2024. My cancer team tells me the latest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148555/

Discussion: Advised to do dental work before radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

Hi @prettyflower, in addition to the wonderful tips you got from @stephenrfleury, I'm tagging fellow members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011138/

Discussion: Caregiver spouse needs pre-radiation advice

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

Boost with 360 calories (rich chocolate) has all the nutrients you need. According to my surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987420/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Hi @rsedlock1958 It sounds like you got on top of this rather than wait so long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934604/

Discussion: Now I'm really scared, how did your journey begin?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

I would love to hear about @ntodd my husband could be facing this surgery..he has a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865200/

Discussion: Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

I had sensations on my teeth, probably the filled or crowned ones but no way to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851968/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

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