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Radiation damage is difficult. After 18 months, I still have trouble with dry foods (such as...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

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Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Dear Dave, I am really glad to hear you are doing so well. Yes there seems...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Oct 20, 2023

Hi @puddknocker , The teeth issue is primarily because of the radiation effects on the teeth....

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

@mojo244 I really appreciate all you shared! Not many people would understand why I might need...

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Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI?

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Posted: Apr 5 10:07pm

I also had HPV+ tonsil cancer and was scared to death about the treatment but after...

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Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

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Posted: Jan 7 8:18am

Good luck on next meeting. I had to wait a while until radiation effects moderated. But...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

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Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Hi everyone. Thank you for the feedback and best wishes to all of you. I've learned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158757/

Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

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Posted: Oct 18, 2024

Waiting on insurance approval for PET scan hopefully tomorrow. If so chance of scan itself Tuesday...

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Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

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Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Update to my above post - saw my mayo surgeon yesterday- he explained each case -...

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

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Posted: Jan 23, 2024

I will soon be 75 years old, at the end of normal life expectancy for a...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Hi @sherryfulk The traditional treatments are known to be very successful whereas the newer experimental treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276119/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

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Posted: Apr 7 6:52am

Hi there, Back in 2008 had tonsil cancer on my left side and it was in...

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

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Posted: Feb 4 2:18pm

Hi all, I'd like to invite you to join us today, Friday, August 2 at 9...

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

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Posted: Aug 2, 2019

Hi susanciam @susanciam, Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer on my left side of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254118/

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

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Posted: Mar 9 3:39pm

Hi. Had squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx in mid-1970s when I was a teenager. I...

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Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

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Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Hi @disac Welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. Although you landed in a discussion...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

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Posted: Sep 27, 2024

Sure, in 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and...

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Discussion: Anyone notice cognitive impairment with throat cancer or treatment?

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Posted: May 30, 2024

In October 2022, I was diagnosed with HPV throat cancer I had a tumor growth the...

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

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Posted: Dec 13, 2023

My radiation treatments were a little further up in the throat then the larynx. Treatments Monday-Friday...

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Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

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Posted: May 23, 2023

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

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

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Posted: Mar 13 1:00pm