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

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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

@tiatia11, sounds like you have a great Gastroenterologist. I had a Gastric Endoscopy performed to try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770748/

Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I have HPV throat cancer consisting of a tumor near my left tonsil plus some small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218544/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Hi, I'm Ileana and my husband was diagnosed with HPV tonsil and tongue cancer. He had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174424/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Hi all, I want to let you know about a video Q&A that we are hosting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111919/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2017

Sandy, I'd like to introduce you to other members talking about squamous cell carcinoma. Please meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141246/

Discussion: How can I be a supportive caregiver? HPV Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2017

My experience is very similar to @runner61627 with one big difference...I loved my feeding tube! I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154910/

Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

Hello @abes1068. I had 70 gy 12 years ago for initial ear canal SCC. successful at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142437/

Discussion: De-escalated Radiotherapy: Anyone undergone lower level RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Hi Barry, I am in Florida also. I had both tonsils removed, a portion of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090069/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

First off not a doctor but I assume the lymph nodes that had SCC were in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079972/

Discussion: Swollen cancerous lymph nodes… no tumor

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

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