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I had 35 radiation treatments and 5 chemo all at the same time. RDiation was 5...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

@susanaz , To help with hydration, I add electrolyte drink mix to my water bottle. There...

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Discussion: Stress Management for Cancer: Free online course from Mayo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 12, 2022

Hi @disac Welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. Although you landed in a discussion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148447/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I am a 73 year old former smoker and was diagnosed with a tumor above my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975379/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

Mine started out as what I thought was an inflamed taste bud or I thought I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339775/

Discussion: Had a Biopsy of my Tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 12:51pm

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV +16....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371998/

Discussion: Hpv positive tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 16 1:03pm

I had HPV throat cancer back in November 2022 , I went through seven weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875790/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

My husband was diagnosed in August 2022, SCC HPV+ to right tonsil and base of tongue....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799318/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

To answer that question about eating, I lost 40 pounds while on chemo. So yes, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015591/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

Even if one gains a little weight such as two pounds (1 kg) a week or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893206/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I had the exact same diagnosis back in 2018. My ENT went to the Board of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873449/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I completed radiation / chemo the end of June and am just now starting to taste...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925051/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

I am 6 weeks post treatment : chemo and radiation. I have since stopped losing weight....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868674/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I'm 16 months after 30 radiation and 3 chemo sessions for tonsil cancer. My taste is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377447/

Discussion: Head and neck cancer: Saliva production still low after treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 23 11:59am

Hi William, You responded to my initial post about my husband's cancer when he was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067453/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

In my case, I had 6 weeks of induction chemotherapy (carboplatin) prior to the standard treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799668/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

I am starting my 6th week of 7/35 proton radiation treatments and what looks like it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379212/

Discussion: Issues with leaving home for Proton radiation -base of tongue HPV-16

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 4:17pm

I was told by my ENT that by post 12 months, you might not get any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933570/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Four months is common with eating issues but four years is torture. I would be seeking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092996/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Congrats on five years plus. Thank you for your response. My taste buds, neuropathy, runny nose,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174405/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2018

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