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Cisplatin hard on the kidneys. had to switch to Carboplatin after two sessions. Expect loss of...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Here is...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Hello . I was diagnosed with SCC HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Stage...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 3:27pm

I would concur with the others here, a few months although I had the taste of...

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Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 3:38pm

I had the same cancer and treat 7 chemo and 35 radiation and a treach Also...

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Discussion: Worried about my husband who had throat cancer: How to support him?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

Hi, I can tell you that I was one of the fortunate ones, and that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803695/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

I was treated for small cell lung cancer fall of 2022 finishing treatments the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854247/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

I had larynx cancer A trachea 35 radiation 7 chemo sessions lost 90 lbs could eat...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

I have been stretching and getting weekly ART massages. Things are very good as far as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657258/

Discussion: Starting de-escalated treatment for base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2021

Thanks so much, Lilyann! You're right--when life becomes mostly one struggle or another--waking up at night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791957/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

Hi @jano, welcome back. There have been plenty of updates in the Head & Neck Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174533/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2020

That's how it is for me too. My taste buds are starting to come back but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232813/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 12, 2019

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106480/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I am 10 days post 30 rounds of Proton Radiation to "cleanup" any cancer that may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902507/

Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

I was diagnosed late last year - surgery to remove left tonsil and neck dissection in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339665/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 10:45am

Hello @amadewell and welcome to Connect. That seems to be a more rare problem as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381123/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with throat lymphedema after throat-cancer treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 9:00am

Please don’t give up on the swallowing excersizes even though I imagine it’s very painful. Hopefully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054855/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

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

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Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

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

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