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Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer and it was in 3 lymph nodules one...

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Discussion: When to return to work after radiation ends

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

I forget to state that I took Gabapentin for pain beginning the second week of treatment...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

THANK YOU SO MUCH for the tip on how to stop the spasms of the larynx!!!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901221/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Just had surgery at John’s Hopkins to remove all of he nodes from zones 1 through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796726/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

During an April visit to oncologist she had a surgeon attend. He had reviewed scans etc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/172487/

Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2017

Yes brain fog and dizziness are part of my life after chemo/radiation. I find it difficult...

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Discussion: Radiation impact on cognitive functioning/memory

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 27 7:28am

@rakga, I encourage you and your husband to look into SPOHNC, Support for People with Oral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038581/

Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

My Oncologist told me that there was a nationwide shortage of Lidocaine (main ingredient in Magic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928043/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I just went through the exact same diagnosis this year. I can confidently tell you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922413/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

@thefarmer Thank you for describing your difficulty with holding your head upright, or with movement side...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 12:10pm

Hello . First off this a very winnable battle. In particular, if this is HPV +16...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115060/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

I had cancer on the base of the tongue and in a few lymph nodes. Like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205872/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 8:50am

Thanks for the welcome Colleen. I was diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160353/

Discussion: Chills and Extreme Fatigue After Cancer Treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

SCC , skin with deep involvement including facial nerve, zygomatic bone and periosteum, parotid gland and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086059/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Hi, my husband had radiation & chemo for tonsil p16+. He finished treatment almost 9 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067242/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

My brother had radiation for throat cancer. Now the scar tissue is hurting and causing intense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914774/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

My husband was diagnosed with HPV 16 positive on left side back of tongue as primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869170/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

My son-in-law has been diagnosed with throat cancer. I do not have many facts, but so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748207/

Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Actually it’s my brother who has been diagnosed. The oncologist is Larry Lawson and surgeon is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617900/

Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

Hi @darapoza, Interesting and glad it worked in 2 sessions. I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264178/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 12:49pm

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