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hi josk, lilyann here. my goodness, thank you for telling us about your journey. i am...

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Discussion: What’s left after my cure for nasopharyngeal cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 4:01pm

Hello @redroadbutterfly, and welcome to Connect, although I am sorry that your cancer diagnosis is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157386/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma: How did this happen?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 15 9:55am

Considering all the amazing things that are being done in medicine, it’s frustrating that trismus is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790618/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

Mouth infections stopped after the doctor extracted two of my molars. Radiation caused my gums to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111870/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

I had osteoradionecrosis of the left jaw after 35 weeks of radiation and 7 sessions of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997952/

Discussion: Anyone had Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:52pm

Glad to hear your husbands tratment is going well. Initially the MDs did not know the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326090/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2020

Yes we have had visits with Karen the Nutritionist! She has helped immensely to get us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901481/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Cancer is rather negative as well. Most cancers have a root cause. They don’t happen by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024165/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 8:08am

Biopsy was thankfully basal cell carcinoma, a rare return in same skin area after Mohs surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081542/

Discussion: Radiation therapy and CPAP mask

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 9:36pm

I am hugely appreciative of individuals like yourself sharing on the platform. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778292/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

My heart goes out to you @srm for having to deal with the pain and agony...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633366/

Discussion: Mucositis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2021

Yes, brain fog is a killer, but it seems to be short term memory. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086538/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 6:18am

My husband's was also HPV. I wish we had talked to radiologist first but we were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054805/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 1:34pm

I feel like I just found my older brother. I was diagnosed with squamous cell throat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766815/

Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

We all go through stuff. Thank-you for your kind words. Yes, unless the vocal cords (VC's)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739116/

Discussion: Tracheotomy after Larynx cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2022

rebeccac, So sorry to hear you and your husband are having to deal with this. Head...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775708/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

Hi @vickie1320 Your husband's immune system will certainly be taxed so it is best to avoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887237/

Discussion: Getting sick during treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023. I had TORS robotic surgery April 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897336/

Discussion: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): Any tips pre & post surgery?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hi @dgoinvestments Probably a good thing he has his tonsils as the cancer becomes contained there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975926/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Are you having photon (X-ray) radiation? Or is 30 the total dosage? Reason I ask is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995720/

Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 5:53pm

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