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Part 6 of 6 Left hospital and went to the grocery store to load up on...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Dear Mindy, You are a miracle, for sure. Wow, you literally passed away. Thank God, you...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

Hi, I just heard of this. I definitely would look into this to hopefully help your...

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Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I had tongue back in 2016, age 52. Had surgery to remove 1/5 of my tongue....

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Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23 12:48pm

He did have chemo, cisplatin, 3 sessions. Also 35 radiations, six more to go. No feeding...

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Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 1:16pm

My husband was diagnosed with tonsil cancer, same as you, a few lymph nodes in neck...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 7:30pm

Total of 35 radiations and 3 chemotherapy. He goes for hydration once a week.

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 4:23am

Hi. I didn't have TORS surgery on my tongue as mine was not at base. I...

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Discussion: Coughing Following Tongue Surgery

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 6:53pm

So far my husband had 2 chemo’s and 8 radiation’s, his mouth is getting sore, he...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 6:44am

Ok thanks, he has 9 more radiations and 1 more chemo, be so glad to get...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 3:43pm

My husband also went through strenuous treatment for base of tongue cancer from HPV Petscan in...

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Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2018

My symptom was a pain associated with my ear, which became persistent and severe and radiated...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

wretired2000, Hello. Have you ever researched "Red Light Therapy?" The wands are very inexpensive...The red light...

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Discussion: Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

I’m not on any medication but I was radiated twice in the same area and it...

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Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2022

Hi @will24 and welcome to the Head & Neck Cancers group. I can imagine that the...

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Discussion: It's difficult to get used to the radial forearm free flap. Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2021

@scared2- Good morning. One of the reasons for sharing our stories is to give hope, such...

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Discussion: upset caregiver: what do these results mean?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

Appetite loss can be a problem for patients after radiation.but should improve. Does he not have...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

My cancer SCC began in my ear and spread into bone before it started causing pain....

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Discussion: Is a heating pad or cold compress ok to use for pain?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

It sounds as if you are on a good path to recovery. The mask is daunting...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

Hi. I was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the mouth..buccal mucosa and retro trigone. I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2021

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