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It's been a while since I updated. After 35 radiation and 5 chemos and recovery since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991092/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

Hello @rea721. Radiation can really leave the side effects. Mine wasn’t centered at my throat but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015304/

Discussion: Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

We made the same decision as you. Husband was told exactly the same numbers by adding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811716/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Razor blades is an apt description. My throat/swallowing pain got progressively worse during 6 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228837/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 4:54pm

I had SCC at the base of my tongue, and I'm a few lymph nodes 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974850/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

Hi there, My last radiation treatment was I believe December 23,2014. I had a feeding tube...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925859/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Hey everyone I know I already commented my regiment for the mucus but I started something...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251286/

Discussion: How long after radiation would you see teeth issues?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 5:47pm

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue and Neck March 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195252/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I just finished 30 rounds of Proton radiation to neck and throat six weeks ago. Last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922180/

Discussion: Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hi there, I am five years out. Thank goodness no surgery but had 35 rounds of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720320/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

Hi. I just finished 6 weeks of RT/CT and no taste is my big issue, on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211659/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 8:59pm

Hi Lisa, I live in Invercargill New Zealand and I never had a choice of what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91321/

Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2016

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229448/

Discussion: Swallowing feels like razor blades

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 2:18pm

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. The Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205107/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 8:40am

Thank you for your story. I will check into the Proton vs Photon issue. I'm finding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940217/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

So sorry for your pain. My husband is 2 1/2 weeks out from rad & chemo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927584/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I finished up my treatment December 23, 2022 it’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901741/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Hello again, If he is in a situation where his mouth is constantly filing with salive/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072692/

Discussion: Horrible coughing fits

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

I am 20 weeks post treatment. The pain in my mouth peaked at 8 weeks after,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175209/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

During my Proton Treatment I had very dry mouth. The radiation certainly damages the saliva glands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206609/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 8:56am

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