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I had AS on my cheek removed in 2012 and then 30 radiation treatments. I went...

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

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Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Look into Hyperbaric treatment it has amazing results and should be your answer to get your...

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Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

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Posted: Feb 22 9:19am

Thanks. I am having 15 sessions of photon radiation (2gy each for a total of 30gy).

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

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Posted: Jan 12 11:45am

@robholdenried, My 7 weeks of radiation was aimed at an area just below my ear due...

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

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Posted: Aug 4, 2023

That sounds like a very positive outcome so far! Yes I had the drain as well....

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Feb 2 10:20am

My SCC was ear, not throat, but I met several patients with oral, throat, and salivary...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

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Posted: Sep 12, 2022

I wish you the best - you are going to be ok, I would suggest always...

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Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

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Posted: Oct 17, 2021

Any ideas on how to accelerate the return of your taste buds after completing radiation treatments?...

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

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Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Hi @svac1, I add my welcome. You may wish to read and join this related discussion:...

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

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Posted: Dec 8, 2023

maybe he has pneumonia!!! Also he probably has hsd most of nerded radiation!!!

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Discussion: Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing

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Posted: Mar 13, 2023

They typically would do a surgery on your tongue and then radiation. Unless you can’t have...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I meant 69 Gy for my radiation. This seems excessive considering no lymph nodes are involved.

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Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

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Posted: Oct 16, 2021

Hello @fwpoole, While we wait for other members with experience share suggestions they may have, I'm...

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

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Posted: Oct 29, 2021

Thank you so much for responding. He has regional spread cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. He will...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Any ideas on how long the radiation continues to impact the tumor after treatment is finished?...

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Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

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Posted: Sep 28 1:00pm

Hi did the take all 4 levels of lymph nodes with you ? They found it...

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Discussion: Neck Dissection Lymph Node Removal/Sampling - Yes or No?

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Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Hello @emoser12 Welcome to our Head and Neck group. I am curious about a machine to...

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

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Posted: Jan 21 8:10am

I had radiation a few years back for SCC on the base of my tongue and...

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Discussion: Radiation therapy and CPAP mask

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Posted: Jun 6 7:56am

If I can jump in here, I too tried five different nausea meds until out of...

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

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Posted: Feb 15 3:37pm

My dear husband went thru chemo and radiation and finished about 20 months ago. His pharyngeal...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

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