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@mamacatjane, although my cancer was in the throat area, I can empathize with this decision you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798217/

Discussion: Neck Dissection Lymph Node Removal/Sampling - Yes or No?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Hi @hei Have any of the medical staff suggested a feeding tube? I was terrified about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737876/

Discussion: Radiation side effects causing my father to want to stop treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

@srm . I am sorry you are dealing with this, however there is help, there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633848/

Discussion: Mucositis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2021

Hey sorry it took so long I haven’t been on for a while. My taste buds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174539/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2020

Good morning. My breast cancer came back 4 months after completing my first chemo. I felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232852/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 7, 2019

Scanxiety.......we know it well. I have five plus years since original surgery, 2 years since the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174404/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2018

Yes there is a huge difference between 9 days and 9 months. I am 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168537/

Discussion: 9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Hello kth. I had radiation for cancer of the Pyriform Sinus, which is located down by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071344/

Discussion: Seeking advice for eating challenges

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

I am recovering from cancer treatments for tongue and lymph node cancer. Mine was a .9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000949/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Mojo244, I can relate. I did not realize that I began not to swallow several months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817577/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Hi @mimz59, @hnc67, @madeler22 and @colleenyoung I wanted to let everyone know that the Cancer Education...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698933/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2022

Solidarity alone is helpful. I also find it helpful to know that you were told it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675457/

Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

I set up a binder for my husband who has salivary duct carcinoma. These are the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141257/

Discussion: How can I be a supportive caregiver? HPV Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2017

Hi Don, The Plastic Surgeon recommended Nasal reconstruction with open septorhinoplasty with a cartilage graft and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050565/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SSC) with perineural invasion (PNI)

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

William, thank you for the welcome. I began part of my story in 2002, when my...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

So you are scheduled for TORS in a month? I assume for a neck dissection to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080842/

Discussion: Swollen cancerous lymph nodes… no tumor

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143603/

Discussion: Checking in again after starting treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Back in 2008 when I had my chemo/radiation I felt the Magic Mouthwash only really helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228641/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 12:29pm

@colleenyoung Maybe you will want to cross post this to other groups. My husband has fought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196569/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2018

Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end? Part III final: To finish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851941/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

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