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I know you hate to see your husband losing weight. You feel helpless as you watch...

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Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 3:22pm

Hi hnc67, When the doctors give you a time frame on recovery, you should ask them...

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

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Hi, after the initial surgery plus 2 weeks of intense direct radiation I had slight discomfort....

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Hi , my tumor too was very high in my throat , I am now cancer...

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

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Posted: Jul 24, 2020

I had Squamous Cell Cancer at the base of my tongue.right side-center. I also had cancer...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I’m 6.5 years out from stage IV . I didn’t waste time with getting a second...

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Discussion: Test for HPV and cryoablation for tonsils

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023

Said a prayer for you that all works out for you. I prayed the Psalms a...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Oct 19, 2023

@johnbonani I have to say I'm very careful about giving advice but would be glad to...

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Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

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Posted: Mar 15 3:27pm

I had all of my nodes removed 1 through 4 on the left side and they...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Colleen, Thank you for bringing us together again. I am happy to hear from Maureen. We...

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

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Posted: Nov 23, 2019

My husband also has been using RLT post treatment. It has really helped with edema. There...

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

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Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Hello @knb2010 and welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. Speaking as a patient, I...

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Discussion: Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma Right Parotid + Accessory Parotid Gland

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Posted: Jun 1 1:04pm

Hi Blulady, Does your husband have any residual eating issues or complete loss of appetite? My...

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Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

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Posted: May 2, 2023

I really appreciate your comments and letting me and others know what the effects of radiation...

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Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 11:32pm

Hello @brad78 . I had SCC in an ear, temporal bone resection, paraotidectomy, neck dissection almost...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Mar 5 9:46am

Hello @abes1068. My photon radiation was 70 Gy centered at parotid salivary gland, facial nerve area...

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Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

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Posted: Aug 10 8:39am

Hi, I have not had surgery. My surgeon wanted to rush me in to biopsy the...

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Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

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Posted: Jun 26, 2022

I remember when I was being irradiated in 1976. I was drinking a lot of Coca-Cola...

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

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Posted: Sep 29, 2022

In my case, I had 6 weeks of induction chemotherapy (carboplatin) prior to the standard treatment...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Hi Lenny, I realize more than a month has passed since your comment and you have...

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

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