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Several trips in the first year. Now once per year. Still have issues with the teeth...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I haven't had proton radiation but just the usual IMRT. There are certainly side effects, some...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2017

hi @ld1262 Welcome to the Head and Neck group. Ouch! Third time? I would definitely find...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Prior to radiation and chemo my oncologist insisted that my lower molars and wisdom teeth be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894181/

Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

It was @mindyt who shared her experience with hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy in this discussion in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754566/

Discussion: Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Hello @jano At what stage of the process are you? I was last treated in 2014...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174534/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2020

Hi! I have a family member who recently had an area of squamous cell carcinoma removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958603/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@davehutsell, I never had a video. The wand was waved around way back in my throat,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Hi @zigvero24 and welcome to the head and neck group. We are mostly patients either current...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045558/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Both times I had a biopsy and a pathology report before any more significant treatment. First...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046460/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

I (accidentally?) came across your website. My 45 y/o son was diagnosed with a brain tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045454/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Hyperbaric treatments are necessary before my husband has any dental work done. He finished treatment in...

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Discussion: Anyone had Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

My wife has osteonecrosis from the drug Fosamax. Not sure where you live, but we live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237378/

Discussion: Is anyone experiencing osteoradionecrosis (ORN)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 9:34am

Hi there, I also suffer with trismus. I get a finger width. Recently I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789667/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

Could you comment on side effects from the radiation/chemo treatment you received? Is there anything one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762651/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Hi William Olsen and others, I’m a retired family doc who had chemoradiation for SCC of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396046/

Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Thanks for asking! Ironically, my surgery was performed 5 years ago on the 4th of Jan,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667516/

Discussion: lump in neck

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2022

I want to say I have had all of those issues and thought I could live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387080/

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

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Posted: Sep 5 7:11am

I have had 2 ultrasounds next one is in September. I'm 70 to 80% blocked in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050983/

Discussion: Radiation-Induced Carotid Artery Stenosis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

My husband was being evaluated for a heart and kidney transplant when the lymph nodes in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975805/

Discussion: Oncology Dentist: Is it recommended to see a specialist?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

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