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I would like to know what your symptoms were? I’m dealing with a small mass on...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2024

Hello and welcome to Connect. My father had this surgery back in the early 90s. He...

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Discussion: Should I get a bridge to replace teeth from removed jaw?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

Hi, I was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma of the Larynx in 2019. I had treatment...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

When you say partial what do you mean? I lost on one side all of my...

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Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

@hrhwilliam Thank you for the great explanation. It helps very much to hear from people like...

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Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 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?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

My husband is 15 years out from tonsil cancer with radiation. He is unable to eat...

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Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2018

He improved so that he could eat many things, again, with moisture. He could eat sandwiches,...

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

Hello, I too experienced the horrible coughing jags during my treatments. One day while in the...

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Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

@sapooh as for dental: my oncologist had me see an oral surgeon prior to any treatment...

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Discussion: What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

@lizzyj58 Thanks Lizzy, happy to hear he made it through it without alot of complications. I'm...

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Discussion: How to fight cisplatin side effects like nausea & fatigue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 12:50pm

@jw9 This was helpful and almost comforting! (Chuckle!) Seriously, you basically confirmed my plan. I recently...

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Discussion: What were your early symptoms before diagnosed with a Parotid Tumor?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 2:03pm

Mine was mandible, I lost 10 teeth. After a prosthetic was in, my issue was with...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Sorry for your troubles with your throat. Dryness for me so far has been limited to...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

@kkd In 2007, they basically carved away as much jaw bone as they could (and two...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Thank you for your reply. I never lost faith just when i was told it is...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

It's evident that you prioritize your oral health and have developed a personalized routine to maintain...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

About your bone death or osteoradionecrosis, that section of bone will rot and of course you...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2025

No, I had them before I had all my teeth removed. It has been several years...

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Discussion: Teeth cracking and chipping

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

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