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He must and will prove the doctor wrong. Most of us had swallowing issues. If he...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Haha. I am almost at the end of week 3. Tomorrow is Friday. The reason for...

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Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

I could have written your problem. I am in the exact same place. Throat cancer survivor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402383/

Discussion: Tube feeding issues causing reflux

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

My larynx surgery and radiation (35) was 20 years ago. Over the last 3 years I...

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Discussion: What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

I to have just been diagnosed with tongue cancer. Live in Canada. Was told that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361735/

Discussion: Stage 1 Tongue cancer: What are the chances of recurrence?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

Need something to cut film of foamy mucous in throat.My husband had TORS surgery for throat...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Not being able to swallow near the end of radiation and for days after is common...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100743/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

@johnbonani I had a similar duration treatment for SCC, but today I'm only 2 months out....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494685/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 7:32am

I'm experiencing that also mines from saliva glands fried throat is always dry and feels like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262014/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

I am 2 weeks past RAI treatment and every day my mouth gets worse. Numbness, new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497033/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 8:53am

I'm so sorry you're going through this. My mouth soreness/pain is just starting, but the things...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231415/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

Colleen, hopefully not! It’s fairly common for persons being treated for throat cancer by radiation, surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050519/

Discussion: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube): Difficulty finding a formula that works

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I had right neck lymph nodes removed and jugular vein. I have had a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734549/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

Never any mention of a feeding tube..I did bring it up at one of our first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261508/

Discussion: Throat Pain Help

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2025

Hey I thank you for the information, so are you able to talk? I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161381/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Hello @egray67 and welcome to our head and neck group, not that anyone really wants to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003459/

Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

One more thought, unlike others who describe their experience, I can breathe and swallow without the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985794/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

You can swallow Magic Mouthwash. I also use a throat spray Chloraseptic sore throat max strength...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229908/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2025

I am 57. Went in 3 months ago with sore throat and enlarged tumors on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508607/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with a throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 7:43am

Hello. I am "vintage" 2008. Was 48 at the time. SCC right tonsil. Sorry, I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543726/

Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 4:58am

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