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I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in February. SCC HPV16 pos. Tors was not recommended...

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

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Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Well as for me I was dependent upon a feeding tube for nearly a year because...

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Discussion: What foods worked best during chemo & radiation for throat cancer?

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Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Although it was 15 years ago when I was diagnosed with parotid (salivary gland) cancer, after...

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Discussion: Severe long term side effects from head and neck radiation

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Posted: Jan 28 10:50am

@thomason I have the something with both flaps, after my swallow studies the one that close...

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Discussion: How do I know when I can get off my feeding tube?

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Posted: Dec 18, 2025

I had squamous cell carcinoma at the base of my tongue just below my epiglottis. It...

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Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

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Posted: Apr 9, 2024

As I mentioned I finished in November and have just started to slowly gain back. It’s...

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

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Posted: Mar 14, 2024

I too am an older (78) with comorbities. Love that word. Tamoxifen, levothoxine, several blood pressure...

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Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

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Posted: Jun 9, 2018

To this day since I have finished treatment in November I can't find ways to eat...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

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Posted: May 4, 2023

Pretty good overall, I think. At Mayo now about to do swallow function exam. Thank goodness...

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

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Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Try Pinterest, too. Invest in a stick blender. I found a lot of cream soup recipes...

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Discussion: What foods worked best during chemo & radiation for throat cancer?

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Posted: Jan 4 5:22pm

I completed radiation in early September and I have very dry mouth, especially at night. I...

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

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Posted: Dec 8, 2022

They are aware. He had TORs surgery Jan 26 and had not been able to swallow...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

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Posted: Jul 7, 2024

@jasonallen , hang in there my friend! It took me nearly a year before I could...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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Posted: Apr 29, 2025

I had cancer of the larynx back in 2010 , I had 30 radiotherapy treatments that...

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

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Posted: Feb 5, 2024

@cskippy hey Connie, I’m 9 years post treatments but I went through what you’re going through...

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Discussion: Nerve damage effecting tongue, muscle, swallowing.

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Posted: Dec 29, 2025

My husband just started swallowing therapy again after finishing radiation. He can't swallow at all. And...

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Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

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Posted: Jul 15, 2024

⸻ I was advised about three years ago to consider switching to a feeding tube. About...

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Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

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Posted: Mar 31 11:48am

Thank you Mojo! He is weaning himself off the hydromorphone and a phone call into our...

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Discussion: Extremely tired 6 weeks after finishing treatments chemo and radiatin

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Posted: Jun 3, 2025

I just completed 35 radiation Treatments, with 6 chemotherapy enhancements. I still have razor blade throat...

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Discussion: Throat Pain Help

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Posted: Mar 18, 2025

Hello. I assume this message is being read by the Comunity director or Patient Mentors. I...

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

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Posted: Jun 21, 2020

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