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Yes I have excessive saliva/mucus in my mouth after tongue cancer radiation and chemo. Nothing seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226276/

Discussion: Excessive mucous after throat cancer treatment: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 12:15pm

@robolobo This treatment does knock you down both physically and mentally. Listen to your body when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145442/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

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Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Like I have reported to other people that have gone through this I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986520/

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

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Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Sir, I have a pea-sized, Stage 1 squamous cell HPV tumor in the base of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639768/

Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2021

I had a lymph node swell in my neck in Sept of 2019. I went to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619681/

Discussion: MRI show inflamed lymph node in neck: What does this mean?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

Hey bebarb, So sorry of your situation but as many of us on here have pulled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356584/

Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26 6:23am

@bupster first; remember that everyone is different and treatments affect everyone differently. As for me, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296384/

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

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Posted: May 4 10:55am

@SRM....how did things work out for you? It's been more than 2 years since your post....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826756/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

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Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Hello, @srm, I had radiation for Pyriform Sinus Cancer which is located by the vocal cords....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632446/

Discussion: Struggling with shortness of breath and lump in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2021

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?

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Posted: Nov 14, 2022

I did not have tonsil cancer, but another form of head and neck SCC. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207450/

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

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Posted: Jan 9 9:11am

Hi @gratefuldad, In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267422/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

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Posted: Mar 26 2:36pm

i had stage 4 tonsil cancer 2011. chronic ear pain still. I went everywhere for help....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310532/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

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Posted: May 22 4:02pm

Be sure to take your pain meds BEFORE you need them. They gave me Tylenol and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107858/

Discussion: Post TORS when will I be able to eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089870/

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

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Posted: Jun 19, 2024

Yep...I relate very well with all your experiences. I had a small tumor on the base...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985604/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

I've had chronic throat cancer since Jan 2019 and underwent 35 doses of proton beam radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803174/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

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Posted: Jan 29, 2023

I'm willing to bet that no insurance will cover the hyperbaric chambers. Because of the cost....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894407/

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Jay I second what William said and get a second opinion. My case was similar to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331416/

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

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Posted: Jun 20 2:53pm

Hi Linda, In June 2024 I completed 35 rounds of radiation and 6 chemo for stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373285/

Discussion: Hpv positive tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 8:27am

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