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I had my care at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Clinic in WI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230335/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2025

I was diagnosed with HPV 16 positive tonsil cancer T2N2M0 in May 2025. I was going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530290/

Discussion: Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 10:14pm

Having gone thru radiation, 29 treatments, and chemo, 3 infusions for hpv tonsil cancer in 2024,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379161/

Discussion: Issues with leaving home for Proton radiation -base of tongue HPV-16

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

Hi John I finished 7 wks radiation and 7 rounds of chemo in January 2024. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348654/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

You may want to find out if the jaw bone has died, which supports the teeth....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682405/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

Hi @ctzipp, At age 39, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 Tonsil cancer on my left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466012/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Hi ljones98280. I'm not sure anyone will be able to communicate a probability of recurrence. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184747/

Discussion: What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

@rjake12003, I can imagine how you are concerned after hearing the words "I want to rule...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806306/

Discussion: Enlarged Tonsil -- Cancer?

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

Hi and welcome to our group. Keytruda and other similar drugs have been used for many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460699/

Discussion: Liver metastasis after oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC)

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2025

Hi @bebard10, I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428397/

Discussion: 4 weeks after 6 chemo/35 radiation still lot throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

Hi @albion223, I had 35 rounds (7weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514556/

Discussion: Insomnia after Neck Radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 3:46pm

Welcome to the group. I just found it a week ago. I was diagnosed with hpv...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347592/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Hello. I had tonsil cancer in 2008. 33 radiation and 6 chemo. I cannot recall how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173147/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

i had stage 4 tonsil cancer 2011. chronic ear pain still. I went everywhere for help....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310532/

Discussion: Ear Pain with Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2025

Hi @gratefuldad, In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267422/

Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

I did not have tonsil cancer, but another form of head and neck SCC. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207450/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089870/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I will pray for your decisions and successful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750330/

Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

Hi @Pampou, I was diagnosed with Tongue cancer on my left side of my mouth on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367171/

Discussion: Mouth issues (blisters and gum swelling) years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067348/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

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