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What were the first signs Justin? I have been taking Methotrexate, first by tablet and now...

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Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2018

So interesting, thanks for sharing. December 28, 2021, I had adenoid cystic carcinoma in my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908934/

Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

hi josk, lilyann here. my goodness, thank you for telling us about your journey. i am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164804/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Hello @city, I’m sorry I was off line for most of the day and didn’t see...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Hi Colleen Yes I have been a bit slack with my updates. I am progressing slowly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91315/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2016

Medicare and our supplement plan F ( is Not an Advantage plan) did in fact pay...

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Discussion: Teeth removal for HPV cancer: how to get insurance for replacement?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Hi, Thanks everyone for your responses. This is what played out. On June 26th, before I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315064/

Discussion: 90 year old mom to have teeth removed - 6 years post oral cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2020

This profile relates to my wife Willa's adenoid cystic carcinomas of left tongue base There has...

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Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2017

Hello @wretired2000 Sorry your husband is having this distressing problem. I know a lot of head...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718147/

Discussion: Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2022

good morning caffinated1, lilyann here. they wanted to radiate me too, but, the radiologist said i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161991/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Mojo, I do the same every morning there is so many benefits with the extra olive...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 10:22pm

Yes, I sure did. So I had to have my wisdom teeth extracted as well as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018306/

Discussion: How soon did treatment start? Dental issues first

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Hi Paul, Thanks for asking. I can’t really complain, all things considered. In 2009, I’m diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792738/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Hello @hilsy, I appreciate your post about your mom's progress since her teeth were extracted. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315069/

Discussion: 90 year old mom to have teeth removed - 6 years post oral cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2020

I got prosthetic teeth for the lower left after my mandiblectomy. I did not have tongue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956472/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Thank you for this @gaybinator. My dad is getting ready to undergo 6 weeks of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696582/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

I’m approximately 6.5 years out and still have no saliva. I’m assuming that I never will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840651/

Discussion: Saliva and dry mouth: Head and neck cancer and treatments

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

Hi @charlesvalley . I will add my welcome. You have excellent advice here from @anbar04 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097097/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Thank you! My treatment plan is currently checking on the jaw every few months to ensure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069184/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

Hello, @nmstauffer8 You are doing very well to record the visits and to get as much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174564/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2021

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