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In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080126/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

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, 2024

I have tonsils cancer. Already gone through 1st round of chemo and radiation. Completed it in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045051/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I was diagnosed with the same cancer on my right tonsil in May. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994442/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

My brother had the same exact thing 5 years ago. He was given a typical platinum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986680/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

In October 2022, I was diagnosed with HPV throat cancer I had a tumor growth the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979455/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

Thank you for your response! The doctors need to remove the other tonsil to look for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962647/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Thank you for your prayers and support! The doctors need to remove the other tonsil to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962644/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Hello @maeono. Thankfully, our moderator/mentor William Olsen has explained important information to you concerning your brother....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962617/

Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I'm so sorry for the multiple complications you sustained. I had no idea that rad could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961704/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Thank you so much for the response. It certainly gives me a feeling of relief that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959148/

Discussion: Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

The surgeon got clean margins with the residual surgery. Cancerous tumor was in my right tonsil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910064/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I have the same diagnosis. Since March I’ve had a CTScan that showed a possible metastatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884914/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Hello Thank you for your quick response. My husband is overseas in a Scottish cancer hospital....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875339/

Discussion: HPV tonsil, throat cancer spread to lymph node chains & clumped

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

I’ve been through this recently as well. CTScan, biopsies, PETscan and then throat surgery to take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863184/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

This is my story and what my husband and I have experienced. Hopefully it will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848657/

Discussion: Test for HPV and cryoablation for tonsils

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

I hope your treatment is going as scheduled. My husband has been confirmed for Squamous Cell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843458/

Discussion: Enlarged Tonsil -- Cancer?

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

Thank you for replying. I had my tonsils removed in march of 21. When they diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832293/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I had a squamous cell cancer of the tonsil in 1995. I had chemo and 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805925/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

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

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