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That is correct, Tom, it was very rough. My dad went through very big spine surgery...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

I to had the P16 cancer in my right tonsil witch went into my tounge and...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 4:22pm

@neetneet, I too suffer with a lot of mucus, but mine is from radiation treatment. Then,...

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Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

I can only tell you what my bf has experienced and what his symptoms have been...

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Discussion: Struggling with shortness of breath and lump in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2021

Hello anybody10. I hope and pray you are doing well. To be blunt the oncologists (both...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Hello. I am 10 years from SCC in my external ear canal, with metastatic disease now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794274/

Discussion: Lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Hello sandyjr. My heart goes out to you all. I will share my story quickly and...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Thank you for your post. I am very sorry to hear about your husband. But he...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Finished 35 Radiation and two months chemo Aug 2022 for HPV related CA on tonsils. Lost...

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Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

November 2019 I was (prebiopsy) diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. The first ENT...

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Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Hi Mark It’s been three years now and I still have issues. My wife actually ate...

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Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hey @Brad78. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023 at 56 years old. Of...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 8:53am

Hey @rakga. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023 at 56 years old. Of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002863/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 8:57am

Hi Lynn, My heart goes out to you. Oh my goodness, you’re going through a horrible...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2022

@anahitam, I think I can understand and sympathize with you and your Dad with this terrible...

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Discussion: Tonsil cancer and metastatic SCC

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

Thank you for your comments. Can you share what the common drug being used you referred...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

My 67 year old husband was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer in August, 2022. It...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Vnch - Ah, the good old Therabite. I had stage IV squamous cell carcinoma in 2006...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

Hello @ kitty1952 I too have been dealing with cancer on a long term basis. I...

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Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2018

Boost makes a dry powder . think Nestles quick. Same place in the store as boost....

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

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