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Over 2 months after TORs surgery for throat cancer my husband has made almost no progress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042428/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Hello My dad was diagnosed with throat cancer last August. He went through 35 rounds radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803082/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

I am 6 yrs, as of 23 March 2017, out from HPV p16 H&N cancer from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835651/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

There is a device called a Therabite that slowly and gently forces the jaw open. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119043/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

I start treatment on 3/13. My simulation is scheduled for 2/28 and I'll know more details...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816359/

Discussion: Questions about de-escalation radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

My speech is slurred and it is still difficult to swallow most foods after being 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788416/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

I had no choice on the feeding tube - I had to have the feeding tube...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169753/

Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Thank you for your comments. We were told by one therapist that if he didn't swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044789/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

My husband has just started radiation for SCC of the tonsils, throat an tongue. That wa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066738/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

My chemo and radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer was 2013. 2022 I’ve got Osteoradioncrosis. After effect of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051308/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

Second day of rad/chemo included a swallow test to check for possibility of aspiration and to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898225/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

@nlovejoy Hi, I had esophageal cancer which was treated with chemo and radiation. I also had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266728/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 4:12pm

WOOOW, I feel like I grew 3 heads, asked how many calories my girl should take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328997/

Discussion: Throat Cancer Caregiver: What to expect after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 9:23am

We are still trying to get there. He ended up in ER Wed. they did tests....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741827/

Discussion: Tracheotomy after Larynx cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2022

I have , seven months after my radiation ended , my neck is stiff and has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241113/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2020

Since June my husband has had a tube. He still takes very little by mouth, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176482/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2017

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, 2024

It's really scary to realize that what was done to help is now going to produce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756488/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Hello @wanttoeatagain and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I understand you are not able to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176501/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2021

Thanks for this tip for swallowing pills. Since my swallowing is getting worse by the day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216545/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing liquids

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 12:11pm

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