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@tiatia11, sounds like you have a great Gastroenterologist. I had a Gastric Endoscopy performed to try...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Hi, I'm Ileana and my husband was diagnosed with HPV tonsil and tongue cancer. He had...

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

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Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Hi all, I want to let you know about a video Q&A that we are hosting...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

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Posted: Jun 1, 2017

Sandy, I'd like to introduce you to other members talking about squamous cell carcinoma. Please meet...

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Discussion: How can I be a supportive caregiver? HPV Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Posted: Mar 4, 2017

My experience is very similar to @runner61627 with one big difference...I loved my feeding tube! I'm...

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

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Posted: Oct 10, 2024

Hello @abes1068. I had 70 gy 12 years ago for initial ear canal SCC. successful at...

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Discussion: De-escalated Radiotherapy: Anyone undergone lower level RT?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Hi Barry, I am in Florida also. I had both tonsils removed, a portion of my...

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

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Posted: Jun 19, 2024

First off not a doctor but I assume the lymph nodes that had SCC were in...

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Discussion: Swollen cancerous lymph nodes… no tumor

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Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Thank you for your response. His surgery involved taking out both tonsils as well as throat...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

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Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Hello @johnbonani. It is very hard to get hit with this kind of information and try...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

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Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Hi @phyllisg and welcome to the Head and Neck group. It sounds like there was a...

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Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

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Posted: Mar 13, 2024

My husband is recovering from Tors surgery for cancer of tonsils, base of tongue and back...

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Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

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Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Hello all! So grateful to have found this forum. I am a 58 y.o. wife and...

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

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Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I had squamous cell tonsil (HPV) removed cancer and I did ask about proton therapy. My...

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

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Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I had a tonsillectomy in May. My right tonsil had a cancerous tumor. I’ve never experienced...

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Discussion: Has anyone experienced a tonsillectomy and soft palate reconstruction?

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Posted: Jul 3, 2023

At the end of October 2022, I was diagnosed with HPV tongue and throat cancer. I...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

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Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Hello @dloliver. Radiation side effects are unfortunately part of the process. However knowledge has improved in...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

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Posted: Jun 27, 2023

William, Wow, there are no words to express how the comfort your reply (my first on...

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Discussion: Test for HPV and cryoablation for tonsils

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Posted: Apr 24, 2023

I too had Squamous Cell cancer on a tonsil although at that time chemo was not...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

Hello @ dc56 I agree, it’s unfortunate that we had to learn the hard way about...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Mar 26, 2023

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