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I had exactly the same issues. They couldn’t tell if the encapsulated tumor was cancer because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894529/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Hello, I had too much cancer for surgery but I had the same issue resulting from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048730/

Discussion: Coughing Following Tongue Surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 5:04am

Please don’t give up on the swallowing excersizes even though I imagine it’s very painful. Hopefully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054855/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 3:19pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143367/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18 8:21am

Hi @robholdenried. My experience and from what others have commented is it can take from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902637/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

I can talk and swallow though not as well as I would like and definitely not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161406/

Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23 9:16am

I finished up my treatment December 23, 2022 it’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901741/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

After radiation I had to have a tracheotomy put in my throat ended up closing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601978/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2021

Hello, My post chemo/radiation treatments left me with thick mucus. OTC recommended products did not work!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954537/

Discussion: Excess phlegm after oral cancer surgery: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

What are people's experiences with nutrition for feeding tubes? How long does it take to adjust?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017664/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 9:45pm

I had a j tube put in before treatment (chemo, radiation plus chemo, then surgery) because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045151/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 8:52am

I've had chronic throat cancer since Jan 2019 and underwent 35 doses of proton beam radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803174/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Hi Lilyann When it comes to teeth/oral - my oncologist works with the dental team in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165263/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30 11:45am

Thank you! He had TORS surgery Jan 25 and has been unable to swallow since. His...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055835/

Discussion: How to deal with constant stress and worry as caregiver?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 9:55am

Hi rbitcher. Welcome to the site. I had left tonsil and base of the tongue cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773277/

Discussion: Laryngeal Ca: After radiation, how many have laryngectomy & trach?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

I was diagnosed with lymphomia in my mouth. We initially thought it was TMJ related and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735801/

Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

Hello I am so sorry you are going through this. I agree with Covidstinks2023 to request...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933757/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

I had HPV cancer of the left tonsil and some lymph nodes on that side of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101012/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 12:24pm

I had nasopharyngeal cancer treatment in early 2006, and the late effects started in 2012 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061477/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3 11:32am

Lo siento para las dificiles de su padre. Where is your father's cancer located? If it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737828/

Discussion: Radiation side effects causing my father to want to stop treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

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