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Hi, my name is Barry, I live in Florida, 72 years old. Two months ago I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Hi @gareee314, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

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Discussion: HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 1:57pm

You bring back memories I try to forget. I remember the throat pain and the hour...

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Discussion: Constipation, 911 and bm talk

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 7:16am

My husband had extensive throat surgery in late January. He had the same problem. We got...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

I am a year out of very similar treatments. I concur the hardest part of radiation...

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Discussion: When do you start getting energy after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Hi @cris2 That is about normal two to four weeks out. Swallowing requires the use of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

Hello @preyn. I am a 64-year-old-woman, diagnosed with Pyriform Sinus cancer in 2018. If you go...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Hello William, and thank you. He is being treated at a tiny cancer center. Everything is...

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Discussion: Radical Neck Dissection concerns

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

11 years ago it just took one phone call to set up an appointment with Mayo...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

Sandra. I updated the title with the correct spelling. :-) I'm tagging fellow members like @frankbc...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

I started my cancer journey back in Feb 2020; I had a spot on my lip...

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Hi, in the same boat as you— husband also diagnosed with SCC tonsil primary with met...

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Discussion: Seeking Support: First Mayo Appointment for Husband's Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 6:13pm

I had HPV+ Base of tongue TORS. I had 30 rounds of radiation. No chemo. I...

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Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hello joy345, I don't understand why they won't do surgery. I had cancer in left tonsil...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

The staff at Mayo Cancer Center La Crosse recommended CeraVe Cream and Aquaphor. I started on...

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Discussion: Sunscreen recommendations for radiation irritation on face?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

@jen75, I have written extensively about my experiences undergoing radiation for cancer of the Pyriform Sinus....

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Discussion: How long after radiation did it take to get your voice back?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

There has to be some kind if scar tissue removal..I mean they do it other places.......

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

O Boy do I hear you the Late effects of Radiation are bad I finished mine...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

I seem to be recovering well. The swelling in my face is receding, the leg is...

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Discussion: Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jun 30, 2019

I was diagnosed 21 years ago at age 41 with DCIS non-invasive had a lumpectomy and...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 25, 2019