Head & Neck Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

Just started 50 micrograms fentanyl patch as I’m about to be done with 4 mg dilaudid...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

So far, my husband’s favorite is Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse. He uses it sporadically during...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:26am

@luvnsunshine I would come with a list of questions pertaining to your situation - treatment options,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 7:36am

I also had SCC at the base of my tongue, and was treated with chemo and...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Hi I am in my second week post 7 WK treatments. No one was very good...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

Lollie, I thought about my previous response in the night and perhaps I should have been...

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Discussion: Wondering about low WBC in bloodwork

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 7:15am

Part 2. I am going to now provide my experience receiving treatments in the DART 2.0...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 6:45pm

Hello @lilypilly. It can be a little awkward. They do make handheld small ones that you...

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Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 11:44am

Hi @mikeswen and welcome to the head and neck cancer group. Your insight and experience with...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

Thank you, Colleen. I did see that article a couple years ago and even had a...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in February. SCC HPV16 pos. Tors was not recommended...

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Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hi @srm, I know that @msherfinski has talked about having lymphedema of the neck after H&N...

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Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

I had stage 4 adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2001. I ate oatmeal and drank Boost drinks...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2020

Thank you for your post! It feels like I’m in the same boat except I don’t...

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Discussion: 3 yrs in remission H & N cancer - Experiencing ear discomfort

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 5:57am

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

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Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Hi Suzan, wow, that is a very low weight, I can understand your anxiety at your...

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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

Hello @steve55. After undergoing radiation, my Vocal Cords (VCs) paralyzed, and the excessive mucus was trapped....

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Discussion: What helps excessive mucus this time of year (cold weather)?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Hello again @bri3sd He is three months out now so I would expect this would get...

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 5:57pm

Dear Mindy, I had Covid twice. Once during radiation treatments, and once right after my second...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

I believe William Olsen remarks before me are spot on. It will take months for the...

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Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:29am

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