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My husband had extensive throat surgery in late January. He had the same problem. We got...

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Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

I had HPV+ Base of tongue TORS. I had 30 rounds of radiation. No chemo. I...

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Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hello joy345, I don't understand why they won't do surgery. I had cancer in left tonsil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045307/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

The staff at Mayo Cancer Center La Crosse recommended CeraVe Cream and Aquaphor. I started on...

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Discussion: Sunscreen recommendations for radiation irritation on face?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

@jen75, I have written extensively about my experiences undergoing radiation for cancer of the Pyriform Sinus....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

There has to be some kind if scar tissue removal..I mean they do it other places.......

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

O Boy do I hear you the Late effects of Radiation are bad I finished mine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792217/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

I seem to be recovering well. The swelling in my face is receding, the leg is...

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

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jun 30, 2019

I was diagnosed 21 years ago at age 41 with DCIS non-invasive had a lumpectomy and...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 25, 2019

Hello @snotbox2014 , great handle by the way. I think most people and many doctors will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887221/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Unfortunately I am not familiar with this type of cancer. My cancer was removed surgically and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218108/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2018

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer and it was in 3 lymph nodules one...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Hi @cris2 It can be quite common for white blood counts to be low between chemo...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

Hi William I finished 2 weeks ago with the same scenario of chemo and radiation but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975807/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Hi. I just finished 28 sessions of radiation on September 18th. I had a tumor that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958206/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Bless you dearly in your treatments. We (my husband) recently finished our 6.5 year week chemotherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901196/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Hello. I'm sorry you're going through this. My husband is at about the same stage of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824605/

Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

I may have cancer of the tongue, the biopsy (below) reveled squamous cells: Comment: The specimen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793045/

Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

I have the same thing however I have to decide next week whether I proceed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657904/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2021

@jkhagen1.I have posted this a number of times, but folks seem to feel it is of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216233/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

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