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In 2003 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 tonsil cancer, a tumor in my right tonsil....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524453/

Discussion: Results of post radiation teeth extraction, implants and HBOT

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 8:20am

I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115906/

Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Hi @lnelsonj, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276531/

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2025

Four things during my cancer journey that helped me keep track of everything from diagnosis/treatment options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077929/

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

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Posted: May 30, 2024

I had HPV T1N0 tonsil cancer and had TORS surgery last month. Since I had no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190405/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

I did last year. It wasn’t throat, but it was tonsil cancer and I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100087/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

Spot on @crisatl as radiation is a gift that keeps on giving unfortunately. I am 16ys...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095425/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

@jubilta77 My cancer was Stage 4 tonsil cancer over 20 years ago. Through the years I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1493923/

Discussion: Severe long term side effects from head and neck radiation

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Posted: Jan 30 7:21am

I am not fully conversant with your condition, but feel there is always hope. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854424/

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

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Posted: May 4, 2023

I think the toxic effects can be minimized from reading numerous trials and studies on HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480828/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 6:13pm

@ranchroad I was stage 2 HPV 16 positive tonsil cancer. I had 35 radiation treatments, 70...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432437/

Discussion: Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2025

Hi nancy101, I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320301/

Discussion: Extremely tired 6 weeks after finishing treatments chemo and radiatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2025

Hi bri3sd @bri3sd, Not sure what kind of cancer you had but I had 35 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254096/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

Hi @midiwiz, I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer on my left side of my mouth on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308736/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2025

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092556/

Discussion: RT alone or TORS then some RT?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

I too was diagnosed with tonsil cancer May of last year. I had 4 needle biopsies,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066962/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Coachlowe, For the teeth grinding I would definitely get a mouth guard to wear when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239308/

Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

Hi @dgoinvestments Probably a good thing he has his tonsils as the cancer becomes contained there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975926/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I too had 35 radiation treatments for HPV positive tonsil cancer at stage 1. I completed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439609/

Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

In 2003 I had chemotherapy and radiation because of tonsil cancer. Over the years the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462417/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

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